Fordhook First, Burpee's
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| Fordhook First, Burpee's | |
|---|---|
| Maturity | midseason |
| Growth habit | indet. |
| Leaf type | regular |
| Fruit color | pink |
| Fruit shape | oblate |
| Fruit size | medium |
| Fruit type | slicer |
| Variety type | commercial heirloom |
| Country | USA |
History
- An old Burpee variety, introduced in 1894. Originated with well-known market growers, S. D. Woodruff and Sons of Hartford.
- PI 647509. NSL 27592. Donated to USDA in 1967.
Similar to
Picture Gallery
Patty Brown, Ohio. Fordhook First - ripe fruit. August 2013. Posted with owner's permission.
Seed Availability
| Year | Commercial Vendors | Seed Savers Yearbook (Member listings) | Seeds of Diversity (Member listings) |
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| 2018 | . | . | |
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| 2016 | . | . | |
| 2015 | . | . | |
| 2014 | Victory Seed Company | . | . |
| 2013 | Victory Seed Company | . | . |
| 2012 | Victory Seed Company | 3 | 1 |
| 2011 | Victory Seed Company | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 | Victory Seed Company | 2 | . |
| 2009 | Victory Seed Company | 3 | . |
| 2008 | Victory Seed Company | 3 | . |
| 2007 | 2 | . |