Magyar Piros Boker
| Magyar Piros Boker | |
|---|---|
| Maturity | midseason |
| Growth habit | det. |
| Leaf type | regular |
| Fruit color | red |
| Fruit shape | oblate |
| Fruit size | medium |
| Fruit type | slicer |
| Variety type | heirloom |
| Country | Hungary |
B.C KO T
- Det., regular leaf plants. Medium sized round glossy and smooth red fruits. Jointless. 5-7 oz. More suitable for canning, as the fruits stay firm.
Seed source:
- Theodore Corbett of Reichenbach-Steegen, Germany (GERM CO T) 09
Year grown: 2018
Location: Zone 6b, PNW, Columbia Valley (Lower Mainland), BC, Canada (780 ft above sea level)
History
- An old Hungarian heirloom named by Ted Corbett of Reichenbach-Steegen, Germany. Mr. Corbett had gotten seedlings from a coworker (Mr. Kiss) who is a first generation American from Hungary, who obtained the seed from his Hungarian relatives and said they’ve been growing the tomato since the 19th century.
- First offered in the Seed Savers 2011 Yearbook by Debra Cook of Broomfield, Colorado (CO CO D), who purchased the seed from Gleckler Seedmen .
- Introduced commercially by Gleckler Seedmen in 2010; the original seeds came from Theodore Corbett of Reichenbach-Steegen, Germany (GERM CO T).
See also
- Magyar Piroska (seed from the same source)
Picture Gallery
Ted Corbett, Germany (GERM CO T): Magyar Piros Boker - plant. 2008. (uploaded with owner's permission)
Ted Corbett, Germany (GERM CO T): Magyar Piros Boker - green fruit. 2008. (uploaded with owner's permission)
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Magyar Piros Boker 2019-08-23.
Ted Corbett, Germany (GERM CO T): Magyar Piros Boker - ripe fruit. 2008. (uploaded with owner's permission)
Ted Corbett, Germany (GERM CO T): Magyar Piros Boker - ripe fruit. 2008. (uploaded with owner's permission)
Patty Brown, Ohio. Magyar Piros Boker - ripe fruit. August 12, 2011. Posted with owner's permission.
Patty Brown, Ohio. Magyar Piros Boker - ripe fruit. 2012-08-17. Posted with owner's permission.
Ted Corbett, Germany (GERM CO T): Magyar Piros Boker - ripe fruit, sliced. 2008. (uploaded owner's permission)
Shaela Strata, NH (NH ST S) Magyar Piros Boker - ripe fruit. 2014.
Seed Availability
| Year | Commercial Vendors | Seed Savers Yearbook (Member listings) | Seeds of Diversity (Member listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | . | . | |
| 2017 | . | . | |
| 2016 | . | . | |
| 2015 | . | . | |
| 2014 | Gleckler Seedmen | . | . |
| 2013 | . | . | |
| 2012 | Gleckler Seedmen | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | Gleckler Seedmen | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | Gleckler Seedmen - new | 0 | . |
| 2009 | 0 | . | |
| 2008 | 0 | . | |
| 2007 | 0 | . |
| Country | Hungary + |
| Description | Det., regular leaf plants. Medium sized round glossy and smooth red fruits. Jointless. 5-7 oz. More suitable for canning, as the fruits stay firm. |
| Fruit color | red + |
| Fruit shape | oblate + |
| Fruit size | medium + |
| Fruit type | slicer + |
| Growth habit | det. + |
| History | * An old Hungarian heirloom named by Ted C … * An old Hungarian heirloom named by Ted Corbett of Reichenbach-Steegen, Germany. Mr. Corbett had gotten seedlings from a coworker (Mr. Kiss) who is a first generation American from Hungary, who obtained the seed from his Hungarian relatives and said they’ve been growing the tomato since the 19th century.
|
| Leaf | regular + |
| Maturity | midseason + |
| Member code | B.C KO T + |
| Seed source | Theodore Corbett of Reichenbach-Steegen, Germany (GERM CO T) 09 |
| Variety type | heirloom + |
| Vendor | Gleckler Seedmen + |
| Year grown | 2018 + |