Pritchard
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| Pritchard | |
|---|---|
| Maturity | midseason |
| Growth habit | indet. |
| Leaf type | regular |
| Fruit color | red |
| Fruit shape | oblate |
| Fruit size | medium |
| Fruit type | slicer, canner |
| Variety type | commercial heirloom |
| Country | USA |
History
- Developed by F.J. Pritchard from a cross between Marglobe and Cooper's Special.
- Introduced around 1930 for its good disease-resistance qualities under the name Scarlet Topper. Renamed in 1932 in honor of F.J. Prichard.
- United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), PI 270207. Donated to USDA in 1960 by Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center.
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Picture Gallery
Patty Brown, Ohio. Pritchard - ripe fruit. August 2013. Posted with owner's permission.
Seed Availability
| Year | Commercial Vendors | Seed Savers Yearbook (Member listings) | Seeds of Diversity (Member listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | . | . | |
| 2017 | . | . | |
| 2016 | . | . | |
| 2015 | . | . | |
| 2014 | TomatoFest | . | . |
| 2013 | Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds TomatoFest |
. | . |
| 2012 | Victory Seed Company | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | Victory Seed Company | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds TomatoFest |
1 (as Pritchard Scarlet Topper) | . |
| 2009 | Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds TomatoFest |
0 | . |
| 2008 | Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds TomatoFest |
2 | . |
| 2007 | Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds | 2 | . |