Break O'Day

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Break O'Day
Maturity	midseason
Growth habit	indet.
Leaf type	regular, wispy
Fruit color	red
Fruit shape	oblate
Fruit size	medium
Fruit type	slicer
Variety type	commercial heirloom
Country	USA

B.C KO T

60-70 days, indet., medium sized plant with regular leaf foliage that is somewhat droopy. Produces 4-7 oz. red globe-shaped fruit with very good acidic flavor. Fruits are smooth, blemish-free and very juicy, with light-red interior and many seeds. Fruits grow in clusters of 4-6. Medium to high yield.

Seed source:

Edmund Ryan, Vermont 06

Year grown: 2009

Location: Zone 7b, PNW, Anmore, BC, Canada (760 ft above sea level)

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MAN ST T

A productive blemish free tomato introduced commercially in 1931. The 8 ounce red fruit are produced in clusters of three or four and have a nice flavor. Indeterminate, regular-leaf foliage. (70 days from transplant).

Source

Heritage Harvest Seed

Location: Carman, Manitoba, Canada

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TX AN S

65-70 days, compact indet., regular leaf plants, 7-8 oz uniform red globes with very good flavor and productivity. Heirloom, CV introduced in 1931, result of Marglobe x Marvana cross made in 1923.

Source 

Sand Hill Preservation Center 06

Year: 2007

Location: Bastrop, Texas

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NY GA S

An old heirloom and used commercially starting in the 1930’s. I was really surprised at how productive and uniform the fruit was. The plant habit remained mid-height between two and three feet. Mid-sized fruit.

Year: 2014

Location: Southold, NY

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History

• A cross of Marglobe and Marvana made in 1923. Introduced commercially in 1931.
• Burpee 1937 Catalog description:

"A Tomato outstanding for its early maturity and productiveness. The fruits are almost round and have a bright orange-scarlet skin. The vine growth is moderate. The fruits are solid and heavy, with small seed cavities. It was originated by the Department of Agriculture from a cross made between Marglobe and Marvana and is a very popular early variety."

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Similar (related)

• Rutgers

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Picture Gallery

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  Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Break O'Day - plant. 2009-06-06.

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  Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Break O'Day - plant. 2009-06-27.

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  Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Break O'Day - flowers and baby fruit. 2009-06-06.

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  Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Break O'Day - flowers. 2009-06-27.

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  Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Break O'Day - flower. 2009-07-11.

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  Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Break O'Day - flower. 2009-07-11.

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  Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Break O'Day - baby fruit. 2009-06-21.

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  Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Break O'Day - baby fruit. 2009-06-21.

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  Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Break O'Day - green fruit. 2009-06-27.

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  Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Break O'Day - green fruit. 2009-07-11.

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  Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Break O'Day - ripening fruit. 2009-07-25.

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  Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Break O'Day - ripening fruit. 2009-07-25.

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  Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Break O'Day - ripe fruit. 2009-07-30.

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  Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Break O'Day - ripe fruit. 2009-08-16.

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  Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Break O'Day - sliced fruit. 2009-07-30.

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  Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Break O'Day - sliced fruit. 2009-08-16.

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  Susan Anderson (TX AN S): Break O'Day. 2007.

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Seed Availability

Year	Commercial Vendors	Seed Savers Yearbook (Member listings)	Seeds of Diversity (Member listings)
2018		.	.
2017		.	.
2016		.	.
2015		.	.
2014		.	.
2013	Heritage Harvest Seed Knapp's Fresh Vegies Sand Hill Preservation Center Skyfire Garden Seeds	.	.
2012	Sand Hill Preservation Center	2	4
2011	Tatiana's TOMATObase Seeds - sold out for 2011 Heritage Harvest Seed Knapp's Fresh Vegies - new Sand Hill Preservation Center - not available for 2011 Skyfire Garden Seeds	4	5
2010	Tatiana's TOMATObase Seeds - new Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds Heritage Harvest Seed Skyfire Garden Seeds	6	.
2009	Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds Heritage Harvest Seed Sand Hill Preservation Center Skyfire Garden Seeds	6	.
2008	Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds Heritage Harvest Seed Skyfire Garden Seeds	7	.
2007	Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds Sand Hill Preservation Center	4	.

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