Tropic
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Tropic | |
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Maturity | midseason |
Growth habit | indet. |
Leaf type | regular |
Fruit color | red |
Fruit shape | oblate |
Fruit size | medium |
Fruit type | slicer |
Variety type | open-pollinated, commercial |
Country | USA |
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- This tomato was developed for hot and humid climates, where it performs very well and exibits good disease resistance. Indet., regular leaf plants. Fruits are 7-9 oz, red (yellow skin) and thick-walled. Also does well in greenhouse as it withstands humidity very well. Very good sweet flavor.
Seed source:
- 1. Darrel Jones, Hamilton, Alabama 12
- 2. TomatoFest 11
Year grown:
Location: Zone 7b, PNW, Anmore, BC, Canada (760 ft above sea level)
History
- Developed by the University of Florida for humid climates.
- Breeder: Florida Agricultural Experimental Station, Bradenton. 1969.
- Parentage: 479-6-1 CASTME x 18-D2-D4-8-1.
- Resistance: race 1 fusarium and verticillium wilts, gray leaf spot and graywall.
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