Oleron Red Plum
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| Oleron Red Plum | |
|---|---|
| Maturity | midseason |
| Growth habit | indet. |
| Leaf type | regular |
| Fruit color | red |
| Fruit shape | oval, plum |
| Fruit size | small |
| Fruit type | paste, salad, canner |
| Variety type | |
| Country | |
History
- Gary Ibson, the owner of TomatoFest received the seeds from Paul Middleton, who collected it from a farmer on the French Island of Oleron, known for it's special microclimate that allows banana and wine production. The farmer said that these tomatoes have been grown on the island for hundreds of years.
- Offered commercially by TomatoFest .
Seed Availability
| Year | Commercial Vendors | Seed Savers Yearbook (Member listings) | Seeds of Diversity (Member listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | . | . | |
| 2017 | . | . | |
| 2016 | . | . | |
| 2015 | . | . | |
| 2014 | TomatoFest | . | . |
| 2013 | TomatoFest | . | . |
| 2012 | . | . | |
| 2011 | TomatoFest | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | TomatoFest | 0 | . |
| 2009 | TomatoFest | 0 | . |
| 2008 | 0 | . | |
| 2007 | 0 | . |