Moskvich

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Moskvich
Maturity	midseason
Growth habit	indet.
Leaf type	regular
Fruit color	red
Fruit shape	round
Fruit size	medium
Fruit type	salad
Variety type	heirloom
Country	Russia

B.C KO T

70 days, indet., regular foliage, medium red fruits, some resemble blunt hearts, but most are round, 4-6 oz, excellent flavor throughout the season, very similar to Moskovich from Jan Nienaber, BC (if not identical)

Seed source:

1. Maryse Roux, Quebec, Canada 06 / Solana Seeds 06

2. Johnny's Selected Seeds 11

Year grown: 2007(1), 2011(2)

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

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B.C GI K

70-75 days, indeterminate, regular leafed plant. Good sized 10-14oz fruit. Excellent flavour, very meaty. Good for canning as well. Does well in high heat with water restrictions, only a bit of cracking. Your classic looking tomato. Needs heavy staking to accommodate the large fruit. 5.5lb/plant.

Source 

Plant bought from a local market, Nelson, BC.

Year: 2009, 2014

Location: Nelson, BC, Canada

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Russian name: Москвич

The name can be translated as 'a person who lives in Moscow'.

"Moskovich" is a spelling variation of "Moskvich".

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History

• Some NA sources indicate that it is a Siberian var., however it unlikely to have any Siberian roots. This cultivar was developed in early 1970s by Vavilov Institute (IOGEN, Moscow).

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Also known as

• Moskovich

--Tania 09:49, 1 December 2007 (PST): I have grown these two varieties side by side and they are virtually identical, in both the plant and fruit characteristics.

• Moskvits
• Moskivitch

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Related

• Max (improved Moskvich)

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Picture Gallery

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  Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Moskvich - baby fruit. 2012-08-06.

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  Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Moskvich - baby fruit. 2012-08-06.

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  Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Moskvich - baby fruit. 2012-08-06.

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  Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Moskvich. 2007-08-31

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Seed Availability

Year	Commercial Vendors	Seed Savers Yearbook (Member listings)	Seeds of Diversity (Member listings)
2018		.	.
2017		.	.
2016		.	.
2015	Tatiana's TOMATObase Seeds	.	.
2014	Tatiana's TOMATObase Seeds Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds - new Heirloom Tomatoes Johnny's Selected Seeds Solana Seeds Victory Seed Company	.	.
2013	Tatiana's TOMATObase Seeds Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds - new Heirloom Tomatoes Heritage Harvest Seed Hazzard's Wholesale Seeds Johnny's Selected Seeds Knapp's Fresh Vegies Solana Seeds Victory Seed Company	.	.
2012	Tatiana's TOMATObase Seeds Johnny's Selected Seeds Victory Seed Company	2	0
2011	Tatiana's TOMATObase Seeds - sold out for 2011 Heirloom Tomatoes Heritage Harvest Seed Johnny's Selected Seeds Solana Seeds Victory Seed Company	5	0
2010	Tatiana's TOMATObase Seeds Heirloom Tomatoes Heritage Harvest Seed Johnny's Selected Seeds Solana Seeds Victory Seed Company	7	2
2009	Tatiana's TOMATObase Seeds Heirloom Tomatoes Heritage Harvest Seed Johnny's Selected Seeds Solana Seeds Victory Seed Company	6	.
2008	Johnny's Selected Seeds Solana Seeds Victory Seed Company	7	.
2007	Johnny's Selected Seeds Solana Seeds Victory Seed Company	7	.