Morden Yellow
| Morden Yellow | |
|---|---|
| Maturity | early |
| Growth habit | det. |
| Leaf type | regular |
| Fruit color | yellow |
| Fruit shape | globe |
| Fruit size | medium |
| Fruit type | salad, slicer |
| Variety type | commercial heirloom, open-pollinated |
| Country | Canada |
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- Vigorous det., regular leaf. Medium round golden yellow fruits with meaty flesh and small seed locules. Very nice flavor with pleasant acidic 'zing'. 3-7 oz. Early. (15 seeds / packet)
Seed source:
- 1. Norbert R. Pikovsky, Johnstown, Pennsylvania (PA PI N2) 08 / Neil Lockhart of Oblong, Illinois (IL LO N)
- 2. Heritage Harvest Seed 13
Year grown: 2014(1 - germination failure), 2015(2)
Location: Zone 7b, PNW, Anmore, BC, Canada (760 ft above sea level)
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- 55 days, det., huge early yields of attractive medium size, slightly flattened yellow fruit, good rich flavor for a yellow, developed in 1932 at the res. sta. in Morden, Canada from a cross of Bestal x Round Smooth, both red parents.
Seed source:
- ?
Year grown: 2007
Location: Drain, Oregon
History
- Heirloom tomato. Developed in 1932 at the research station in Morden, Manitoba, Canada from a cross of Bestal x Round Smooth, both red tomatoes.
- Vendor: McKenzie Seed Co. C.D. Agr. Proc. Publ. 1952. 1950.
- First offered in the Seed Savers 1991 Yearbook by John Wyncoll, Bolton, England (ENGL WY J).
Picture Gallery
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Morden Yellow - ripe fruit. 2015-07-27.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Morden Yellow - ripe fruit. 2015-07-27.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Morden Yellow - ripe fruit. 2015-08-17.
Patty Brown, Ohio. Morden Yellow - ripe fruit. 2013-08-01. Posted with owner's permission.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Morden Yellow - sliced fruit. 2015-07-27.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Morden Yellow - sliced fruit. 2015-08-17.
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Seed Availability
| Year | Commercial Vendors | Seed Savers Yearbook (Member listings) | Seeds of Diversity (Member listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | . | . | |
| 2017 | . | . | |
| 2016 | Tatiana's TOMATObase Seeds - new | . | . |
| 2015 | . | . | |
| 2014 | Solana Seeds | . | . |
| 2013 | Heritage Harvest Seed Solana Seeds |
1 | . |
| 2012 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2011 | Heritage Harvest Seed Solana Seeds |
1 | 5 |
| 2010 | Heritage Harvest Seed Solana Seeds |
1 | 4 |
| 2009 | Heritage Harvest Seed Solana Seeds |
2 | . |
| 2008 | Solana Seeds | 2 | . |
| 2007 | Solana Seeds | 2 | . |
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