Belmonte
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| Belmonte | |
|---|---|
| Maturity | midseason |
| Growth habit | indet. |
| Leaf type | regular |
| Fruit color | red |
| Fruit shape | ribbed, irregular |
| Fruit size | medium |
| Fruit type | slicer, paste, cooking |
| Variety type | open-pollinated |
| Country | Italy |
B.C KO T
Seed source:
- Theodore Corbett of Reichenbach-Steegen, Germany (GERM CO T) 10
Year grown: 2018
Location: Zone 6b, PNW, Columbia Valley (Lower Mainland), BC, Canada (780 ft above sea level)
OK BA R2
- Crop failure due to hail storm damage to plants.
Seed source:
Year grown: 2013
Location: Edmond, Oklahoma
TX GU R
- 70 days, indet., regular leaf, slightly ruffled pink fruit with yellow shoulders, up to 1.25 lbs., a new favorite must grow.
- Source
- Luc Fichot, Belgium (BELG FI L)
Location: Pasadena, Texas
History
- Originally from La Sila, Calabria region of Italy.
- First offered in the Seed Savers 2005 Yearbook by Alberto Olivucci of Pietracuta, Italy (ITAL OL A), who got the seeds from Arcoiris Organic Seeds.
Picture Gallery
Henry Steinbock, Austria. Belmonte Fruit. (this picture is protected under Creative Commons License)
Julien Schmit, France. Belmonte - ripe fruit. 2009.
Julien Schmit, France. Belmonte - ripe fruit. 2009.
Seed Availability
| Year | Commercial Vendors | Seed Savers Yearbook (Member listings) | Seeds of Diversity (Member listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | . | . | |
| 2017 | . | . | |
| 2016 | . | . | |
| 2015 | . | . | |
| 2014 | The Sample Seed Shop - new | . | . |
| 2013 | Delectation of Tomatoes - new | . | . |
| 2012 | . | . | |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 0 | . | |
| 2009 | 0 | . | |
| 2008 | 1 | . | |
| 2007 | 0 | . |