Illini Gold
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| Illini Gold | |
|---|---|
| Maturity | midseason |
| Growth habit | indet. |
| Leaf type | regular |
| Fruit color | orange, yellow |
| Fruit shape | plum, elongated |
| Fruit size | medium |
| Fruit type | paste, cooking |
| Variety type | |
| Country | |
History
- This variety was developed by seed researchers and breeders Merlyn and Mary Ann Niedens of Illinois (IL NI M) from an accidental cross of Dad's Sunset and Bisignano 2.
- Introduced commercially by Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds and Southern Exposure Seed Exchange in 2009.
Related (parents)
See also
- Illini Star (selected by Mary Ann and Merlyn Niedens from a cross of an Italian heirloom tomato)
- Illini Red
Seed Availability
| Year | Commercial Vendors | Seed Savers Yearbook (Member listings) | Seeds of Diversity (Member listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | . | . | |
| 2017 | . | . | |
| 2016 | . | . | |
| 2015 | . | . | |
| 2014 | Southern Exposure Seed Exchange | . | . |
| 2013 | Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds Southern Exposure Seed Exchange |
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| 2012 | Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds |
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| 2011 | Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds Southern Exposure Seed Exchange |
3 | 1 |
| 2010 | Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds Southern Exposure Seed Exchange |
1 | 0 |
| 2009 | Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds - new Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - new |
2 | . |
| 2008 | 0 | . | |
| 2007 | 0 | . |