Starfire
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| Starfire | |
|---|---|
| Maturity | midseason |
| Growth habit | det. |
| Leaf type | regular |
| Fruit color | red |
| Fruit shape | globe |
| Fruit size | medium |
| Fruit type | slicer |
| Variety type | |
| Country | |
History
- Developed at the Morden Experimental Farm in Manitoba, Canada. Released in 1963.
- PI 302990. Donated to USDA in 1964 from Canada.
- USDA description:
- Plant determinate, compact, small, 12 in. high by 22 in. spread. Fruiting clusters on strong branches near center of plant. Fruit uniform green changing to orange red, smooth, ovate, small blossom scar, 7 ounces. Flesh signal red (R.H.S.), locules many, small moderate seed quantity, flavor pleasant fresh and canned. Yield greater than Morden BB3. Midseason. Widely adapted in southern Canada.
- SSE TOMATO 673.
See also
Seed Availability
| Year | Commercial Vendors | Seed Savers Yearbook (Member listings) | Seeds of Diversity (Member listings) |
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| 2018 | . | . | |
| 2017 | . | . | |
| 2016 | . | . | |
| 2015 | . | . | |
| 2014 | Victory Seed Company | . | . |
| 2013 | Heritage Harvest Seed | . | . |
| 2012 | Victory Seed Company | 1 | 2 |
| 2011 | Victory Seed Company | 1 | 4 |
| 2010 | Heritage Harvest Seed Victory Seed Company |
1 | . |
| 2009 | Heritage Harvest Seed Victory Seed Company |
1 | . |
| 2008 | Victory Seed Company | 1 | . |
| 2007 | Victory Seed Company | 1 | . |