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)


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


Russian name: Москвич

The name can be translated as 'a person who lives in Moscow'.
"Moskovich" is a spelling variation of "Moskvich".

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).

Also known as

--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.

Related

  • Max (improved Moskvich)



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