Dwarf Russian Swirl
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| Dwarf Russian Swirl | |
|---|---|
| Maturity | midseason |
| Growth habit | dwarf, indet. |
| Leaf type | regular, rugose |
| Fruit color | bi-color |
| Fruit shape | oblate |
| Fruit size | medium |
| Fruit type | slicer |
| Variety type | created heirloom, stabilized intentional cross |
| Country | Australia, USA |
B.C KO T
- ***NEW 2015 Release from Tomato Dwarf Project***. OSSI-Pledged variety. Indet. vigorous dwarf (tree-type) plants with regular leaf rugose foliage. Excellent yields of smooth oblate yellow tomatoes with red swirls and streaks, 6-12 oz. The flavor is well balanced and tasty, reminiscent of the best bicolor types. (15 seeds / packet)
Seed source:
- Craig LeHoullier of Raleigh, North Carolina (NC LE C) 16 / Bill Minkey of Darien, Wisconsin (WI MI B) 16
Year grown: 2015*
Location: Zone 7b, PNW, Anmore, BC, Canada (760 ft above sea level)
History
- Developed in the 2011-2015 by the members of the Dwarf Tomato Project from a cross between Golden Dwarf Champion and Orange Russian 117 made by Patrina Nuske Small in 2005 and named Dopey. It was selected and named by Craig LeHoullier. Stabilization was a collaborative work of Craig LeHoullier, Linda Black, Dan Follett, Amanda Fischer, Sherry Long, and Bill Minkey.
- Released in 2015 (F8 generation).
- This variety is associated with the Open Source Seed Initiative (OSSI)
- The OSSI Pledge - " You have the freedom to use these OSSI seeds in any way you choose. In return, you pledge not to restrict others’ use of these seeds or their derivatives by patents, or other means, and to include this pledge with any transfer of these seeds or their derivatives." The seed packets that you share or sell should include this information.
- More information about the development of this cultivar can be found on the Dwarf Tomato Project website.
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