Aurora
Aurora | |
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Maturity | midseason |
Growth habit | det. |
Leaf type | regular |
Fruit color | red |
Fruit shape | oblate |
Fruit size | medium |
Fruit type | slicer |
Variety type | heirloom, open-pollinated |
Country | Russia |
B.C KO T
- Det., compact but bushy plants with regular leaf foliage produce loads of perfectly shaped red round oblate fruits that are very juicy and have a very good tomato flavor that is more acidic than sweet. 2-6 oz. This is an impressive mega-producer, both grown in pots or in the open ground. No core, smooth shoulders, blemish free, no cracking. A perfect organic market tomato!
Seed source:
- Sue Bailey, Alaska 07
Year grown: 2013
Location: Zone 7b, PNW, Anmore, BC, Canada (760 ft above sea level)
OR ST A
- Det., small bushy plants, slightly flattened, juicy, flavorful fruits, excellent cooking tomato despite its slicing nature, large early yields, germinates well at cool temps, grows well in cool outdoor conditions. Named after the Aurora Borealis in Siberia where it originates.
Seed source:
- Irish Seed Savers Assn.
Year grown: 2007
Location: Drain, Oregon
TX GU R
- 65 days, indet., scarlet round 3 oz fruit, great tasting, excellent producer, favorite.
Seed source:
Year grown:
Location: Pasadena, Texas
History
- Old Russian variety from Siberia vended by Seeds Trust/High Altitude Gardens .
- Named after the Aurora Borealis.
- Aurora (PI 257503) - donated to USDA from District of Columbia, US in May 1959.
- Aurora (PI 258808) - donated to USDA in 1959, from Romania.
See also
Picture Gallery
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Aurora - leaf. 2013-07-03.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Aurora - plant. 2013-06-23.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Aurora - plant. 2013-07-02.
Sherry Shiesl, Alaska. Aurora - plant. 2011.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Aurora - flower. 2013-07-02.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Aurora - green fruit. 2013-07-03.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Aurora - green fruit. 2013-07-20.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Aurora - green fruit. 2013-07-20.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Aurora - green fruit. 2013-08-10.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Aurora - green fruit. 2013-08-10.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Aurora - green fruit. 2013-08-10.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Aurora - green fruit. 2013-08-10.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Aurora - green fruit. 2013-08-10.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Aurora - ripe fruit. 2013-08-15.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Aurora - ripe fruit. 2013-08-16.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Aurora - ripe fruit. 2013-08-20.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Aurora - ripe fruit. 2013-08-22.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Aurora - ripe fruit. 2013-08-25.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Aurora - ripe fruit. 2013-09-07.
Sherry Shiesl, Alaska. Aurora - ripe fruit. 2011.
Sherry Shiesl, Alaska. Aurora - ripe fruit. 2011.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Aurora - sliced fruit. 2013-08-15.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Aurora - sliced fruit. 2013-08-25.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Aurora - sliced fruit. 2013-09-07.
Sherry Shiesl, Alaska. Aurora - sliced fruit. 2011.
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Seed Availability
Year | Commercial Vendors | Seed Savers Yearbook (Member listings) | Seeds of Diversity (Member listings) |
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2018 | . | . | |
2017 | . | . | |
2016 | . | . | |
2015 | . | . | |
2014 | Tatiana's TOMATObase Seeds - new Gleckler Seedmen |
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2013 | . | . | |
2012 | Gleckler Seedmen | . | . |
2011 | Casey's Heirloom Tomatoes of Airdrie Gleckler Seedmen |
4 | 0 |
2010 | Casey's Heirloom Tomatoes of Airdrie Gleckler Seedmen - new |
4 | . |
2009 | Casey's Heirloom Tomatoes of Airdrie | 5 | . |
2008 | 7 | . | |
2007 | 4 | . |
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