Location Number Name Source Saved as Planted Harvest Days Color Size Shape Flavor Yield 22-May 3-Jun 11-Jun 17-Jun 25-Jun 19-Jul 25-Jul Jul 25 comments # /7/25 # coming Jul 28 obs ripe fruit descriptions 30-Jul seeds saved offer 96? grow again to Rob/Jeff Aug 5 obs 22-Aug discussion of variety's attributes/future
                                                             
R1-1 120 Brown's Large Red KY SP D 89 (T) 96-75 18-May 19-Aug 91 pink 12-16 oz oblate A- fair B+ B+ A A  A A/F A/F spindly plant, setting well 0 5 3" green fruit oblate, typical pink beefsteak type, green shoulders, some cracking, dense interior, good sweet flavor ok X no  yes?   large green fruit diseased good potential, not unique, deserves another chance; supposed to be red?
R1-2 466 Regina's Yellow NY RI R 91 (T) 96-76 18-May 26-Aug 98 bicolor 14-16 oz oblate A- poor B+ B+ A- A- A A/F A/F healthy, setting well 0 3 3" green fruit very nice solid yellow fruits with red blush, not as flat as some bicolors, better flavor than others? ok X no yes   large green fruit healthy good potential, may be one of better bicolors, deserves another chance
R1-3 509 Honey MO WA C 91 (T) 96-77 18-May 9-Sep 112 pink 8-14 oz oblate A fair B B A- A- A A A/F spindly plant, starting to set 0 3 tiny fruit spindly plant, very late to produce, medium large smooth oblate, pink, very sweet, need to regrow ok X no yes   small green fruit healthy unusual in tomato size per type of plant, very sweet, deserves another chance
R1-4 93-33 Robinson's Red, spindly leaf 93-33 died 31-May XX XX XX XX XX XX XX   C- C+ B- B+ B+ B+ still tenuous, spindly 0 ? still very spindly plant never did want to catch on, pulled after storm ok no seed no no   not much progress not vigorous don't know what this would have been; Robinson has crossing problems
R1-5 697 Selwin Yellow IN BE S 92 (T) 96-86 31-May 6-Sep 96 bicolor 12-16 oz oblate B+ poor   A- A A A A A/F very vigorous; is it Bridge? 0 ? no fruit looks like Bridge Mike's, unique leaf for a bicolor, oblate yellow with red blush, unusual, good flavor ok X yes, LQ yes   small green fruit healthy very unusual leaf shape for a bicolor, unique, deserves another chance
R1-6 560 Big Junn KY GR K 92 (T) died 31-May XX XX XX XX XX XX XX   B A- A- A A A- spindly, tall, no flowers yet 0 ? no fruit late start, diseased, hornworm damage, pulled after storm ok no seed yes, LQ yes   lanky, no fruit diseased didn't have a chance this year; late and poor location.  to regrow next year
R1-7 Lowe Jalapeno Pepper Lowe   22-May 28-Aug 96 g/r 1"X3" long A fair A- B B+ A- A/F A/F A/F despite bad loc., setting well 0 10 green picks nice i by 3 inch dark green typical fruit with corking ripens deep red, hot, nice bushy productive pepper ok X no yes   not high yielding healthy did well, could be a hybrid, seed saved and will be regrown.
                                                             
R2-1 259 Deep Yellow German IN DU L 90 (T) 96-78 18-May 21-Aug 93 gold 4-8 oz globe A- good A- A- A A A/F A/F A/F setting well, good vigor 0 5 3" green fruit deep globe, radial cracking, green shoulders, deep gold, nice sweet flavor, similar to Golden Oxheart ok X yes, LQ yes   large green fruit healthy good potential, unusual color and shape, good flavor, deserves another chance
R2-2 615 Arlene's Poland PA MA R 92 96-83 4-May 22-Aug 98 red 8-14 oz oblate A- fair A- A A A A A/F A/F initially weak, now doing well 0 4 large green fruit large red oblate tomato, some creasing at shoulders, good juicy flavor and interior. ok X yes, LQ no?   very large green fruit healthy unusual plant growth, typical red beefsteak, may or may not regrow
R2-3 1023 Peach Blow Sutton USDA 96 96-13 4-May 24-Jul 80 pink/dull 3-6 oz round A- good A- A A A A/F A/F A/F a weird one!  strange surface 1 10 lots of fruit dull surface, round to deep globe, nearly lumpy, mottled pink and green. Soft, sweet flesh, some hollowness deer tastes? X yes, LQ no   some green fruit healthy a weird one, probably a peach tomato, not worth the garden space, however
R2-4 677 Early Annie NY FA N 92 96-29 4-May 7-Jul 63 red 2-4 oz round A- good A- A A A A/F A/F B+/F good early small variety 10 10 small fruit small to medium globes, no green shoulders, firm,  nice balanced flavor. ok X no no   small green fruit healthy nothing special here, probably a fireball type, ordinary small determinate
R2-5 1024 Chartreuse Mutant USDA 96 96-33 4-May 5-Jul 61 red 2-3 oz round A- good A- A- A A A/F A/F A/F small fruit but good flavor 10 6 some small very red, green shoulders early go away, firm, juicy, balaned flavor. ok X no no   small green fruit healthy wonder about the name; is this crossed?  an ordinary very small red
R2-6 1028 Tap, potato leaf PA GA J 96 96-22 4-May 23-Jul 79 pink 8-16 oz oblate A fair A- A A A A/F A/F A/F vigorous, first fruit rotten  1 4 large green fruit large oblate fruit are pink, some green shoulder, very smooth, nice interior, sweet flavor ok X yes, LQ yes   beautiful fruit healthy lovely foliage color, very nice looking fruit, did not get a good idea of flavor
R2-7 663 Old Virginia VA DA D 92 96-15 4-May 23-Jul 79 red 16-24 oz oblate A poor A A A A A/F A/F A/F/Vwilt huge fruit!  good texture, fla. 1 1 nearly dead (wilt) Huge oblate, smooth, some radial cracks, even scarlet, juicy, many locules, true tomato flavor knocked down by deer X yes, LQ yes Jeff plant nearly dead dead too bad so unproductive, really huge red, deserves a regrow in a better spot
R2-8 1028 Tap, regular leaf PA GA J 96 96-52 4-May 30-Jul 86 pink 16+ oz oblate A good A- A A A A/F A/F A/F healthy, will be large 0 6 nearly ripe fruits are the same at Tap potato leaf.  A fine tomato eaten/knocked by deer X yes, LQ yes   plant fell over healthy love that bluish foliage, will regrow to get better idea of flavor, pretty tomato
R2-9 1031 Curry OH DE J 96 96-53 4-May 31-Jul 87 pink 16+ oz oblate A fair B+ A- A A A/F A/F A/F healthy, will be large 0 5 large green fruit Very large smooth oblate pink fruits, very nice dense interior with fine sweet flavor ok X yes, LQ yes   lots of green fruit healthy nice tomato, not red, though, a good regular leaf large pink beefsteak, again
R2-10 763 Page German NY MA C 93 96-12 4-May 25-Jul 81 red 6-12 oz oblate A- good B A A A A/F A/F A/F looks like nothing special 1 10 large green fruit large, very oblate, shiny smooth, some lobing, indented bottom, soft, juicy, good even flavor ok X yes, LQ no?   plant fell over healthy a pretty good flat red large tomato, rich flavor, but nothing too special
R2-11 582 Eckert Polish NY MA C 92 96-16 4-May 21-Jul 77 red 2-4 oz round A- good B A A A A/F A/F, crossed A/F obviously crossed; small 6 20 small, lots red must be crossed, small red globes, some hollowness, pretty good flavor. ok X no no   small green fruit healthy crossed; need to get authentic seed and see what it is about
R2-12 656 Niemeyer MN SI M 92 96-87 4-May XX XX XX XX XX XX XX C+ B B+ A- A/F C/F/V wilt pull 7/25  gone bad location or wilt suscept. X X X X no seed no yes   X dead never had a chance, will regrow
                                                             
R3-1 lovelace Great White lovelace 96 died 18-May XX XX XX XX XX XX XX B+ B+ A- A- A A A/F very vigorous, just setting 0 5 no fruit yet very vigorous growth but no fruit set until late, pulled after storm ok no seed no yes   very lanky, some setting  healthy too late a start, no fruit this year, will try again in a couple of years
R3-2 767 Manyel NY MA C 93 96-74 4-May 10-Aug 96 yellow 4-8 oz round A- good B A- A- A A A/F A/F healthy, good set 0 15 round green fruit Nearly perfect medium sized globes, bright yellow, some cracking, seedy juicy interior, mildly sweet ok X no yes   lots small green fruit healthy nice looking but crack prone, flavor is nothing too special.  maybe again.
R3-3 91-94 Plumsteak 91-94 96-68 4-May 29-Jul 85 pink 6-24 oz heart A- good B+ A- A A A A/F A/F will be extremely large 0 10 some huge ones Large to huge heart shape, some irregular shapes, uneven coloring, lots of cracking, meaty, good flavor ok X no yes?   very large green fruit healthy great size, some cracking, will try again in better location, flavor?
R3-4 94-12 Golden Queen 94-12 96-11 4-May 24-Jul 80 yellow 4-12 oz oblate B+ good A- A A A A/F A/F A/F looking good, just picking 1 15 lots of green ones smooth oblate/globe, bright yellow with pink blush on bottom, seedy/juicy, sweet mild flavor ok X yes yes? Rob/Jeff some green fruit healthy did not stand out this year, fine looking, but not great flavored
R3-5 752 Olena Ukrainian NY MA C 93 96-54 4-May 3-Aug 89 pink 10-16 oz oblate A- poor A- A A A A A/F A/F healthy and vigorous 0 5 large green fruit Typical large oblate pink beefsteak, very poor yield this year ok X no yes   very few fruit healthy was not impressed with yield or flavor, should regrow and see
R3-6 723 German Heirloom IL OR K 92 96-73 4-May 4-Aug 90 pink 12-16 oz oblate A fair A- A A A A/F A/F A/F healthy and vigorous 0 3 large green fruit Very nice smooth pink beefsteak, nice interior, delicious flavor ok X yes, LQ yes   not many fruit healthy I loved the flavor and appearance of this pink potato leaf beefsteak
R3-7 94-51 Abraham Lincoln 94-51 96-39 4-May 21-Jul 77 red 6-10 oz oblate A- fair A- A A A A/F A/F A/F first fruit not as large as exp. 1 5 med. lg, oblate medium to large oblate fruit are scarlet, good true tomato taste, not as large as last grown ok X yes no? Jeff not many fruit healthy not as large as last time, an ordinary medium sized red tomato
R3-8 570 Brown's Yellow Giant KY SP D 92 96-6 4-May 24-Jul 80 pink 16+ oz oblate A fair A- A A A A/F A/F, crossed A/F huge pink, must be crossed 1 3 v large green fr. huge oblate pink, very firm, crossed, very solid interior, slices well, deep red flesh, great full flavor ok X no yes   a few very large fruit healthy a really huge pink, obviously crossed, will grow the real thing, and this too
R3-9 612 Aunt Ginny's Purple IN BU R 92 96-43 4-May 29-Jul 85 pink 8-24 oz oblate A- poor A- A A A A/F A/F A/F healthy and vigorous 0 3 a few fruit huge oblate fruit are pink with green shoulder, radially cracked, very fine sweet mild flavor ok X no yes   not many fruit healthy pretty good but quite inferior to Brandywine
R3-10 382 Black Krim 382 96-24 4-May 22-Jul 78 purple 8-12 oz oblate A- good A- A A A A/F A/F A/F unusual flavor, a bit hollow 1 6 lots coming now large purplish brown fruit, dark green shoulder, hollow, not sweet at all, kind of salty. great flavor when ripe X no yes?   some green fruit healthy tasted pretty good this year, best color of the black tomatoes, a bit hollow
R3-11 694 German IN BE S 92 96-14 4-May 21-Jul 77 red 2-4 oz round B+ good A- A- A A A/F A/F, crossed A/F small red, must be crossed 6 10 lots of small red crossed, small fruit with 2 lobes, very hollow inside, soft good flavored flesh ok X no no   lots small green fruit healthy again, crossed badly.  need to retry.
R3-12 760 Druzba NY MA C 93 96-55 4-May 31-Jul 87 red 6-8 oz round A- good A- A- A A A/F A/F A/F healthy, lots of fruit 0 15 many round green perfect round red globes of medium size, juicy interiors, some cracking, good true tomato flavor ok X no yes   a few fruit healthy a pretty good looking and flavored round red medium tomato.
                                                             
R4-1 95-24 Indische Fleische 95-24 96-79 22-May 21-Aug 89 purple 4-8 oz round B+ good B+ B A- A A A/F A/F setting very well; crossed? 0 6 looks crossed smaller than expected but correct color, smooth medium oblate fruit, dusky pink purple with green shoulders ok X yes no?   lots of med. green fruit healthy smaller than last time, color not so intense, fair to good tomato
R4-2 695 Rasp Large Red IN BE S 92 96-56 4-May 3-Aug 90 red 10-14 oz round A- good B- A- A A A/F A/F A/F beautiful large globes so far 0 10 many green impressive, very large red globes, delicious juicy seedy flesh, one of the largest and best red globes ok X yes, LQ yes   many ripening lg. fruit healthy really impressive, very large round red fruit, one of year's best surprises
R4-3 828 Hungarian Heirloom OH MO R 94 96-44 4-May 30-Jul 87 pink 16+ oz oblate A- poor A- A- A- A A/F A/F A/F very large fruit, healthy 0 6 deer ate lg fruit very large oblate fruit ripen pink, assume good flavor but deer got the best one ok X yes, LQ yes   some green fruit healthy this one looked pretty good, no luck due to deer, need to regrow
R4-4 1021 Perfection USDA 96 96-8 4-May 22-Jul 78 red 4-8 oz oblate B+ good A A A A A/F A/F A/F smallish fruit, smooth, firm' 4 12 many fruit medium scarlet oblate, no green shoulders, firm, lots of seeds, slices well, good mild true tomato flavor ok X yes, LQ no? Jeff some green fruit healthy not as good as Favorite, just another medium smooth red
R4-5 94-64 Pur. Perfect X Pur. Price F2 94-64 96-25 4-May 20-Jul 76 purple 6-10 oz oblate A- exc. A- A- A A A/F A/F A/F quite prolific, nice color 4 12 many green purplish medium oblate, green shoulders, purple/greenish inside, firm, good mild flavor deer damage X no yes   plant dying, some fruit diseased impressive productivity, flavor more bland than expected.  fair color
R4-6 973 Kellogg's Breakfast NY MA C 95 96-42 4-May 30-Jul 87 gold 16+ oz oblate B+ fair B A- A A A/F A/F A/F will be very large, healthy 0 3 deer ate lg fruit very large oblate fruit ripen gold, pretty fruit but not great flavored, very mild ok X no no?   large green fruit healthy nice looking, but as mild (bland) as others of this color
R4-7 655 Bridge Mike's IA KO J 92 96-70 4-May 10-Aug 97 pink 12-16 oz round A- fair B+ A- A A A A/F A/F extra vigor, finally setting 0 6 many green very large glossy pink globes, little cracking, some ridged shoulder, juicy and sweet, impressive ok X yes, LQ yes?   large, just ripening healthy great looking plant, nice large nearly round pink, nice mild flavor, to do again
R4-8 1025 Yellow Beauty USDA 96 96-10 4-May 24-Jul 80 yellow 4-12 oz oblate B+ good B+ A A A A/F A/F A/F beautiful color, no pink blush 1 8 many ripe perfect bright yellow globes, no pink blush, bright yellow inside with lots of seeds and gel, mild and sweet ok X yes, LQ no?   some green fruit diseased lovely bright pale yellow, but flavor is not as good as its appearance
R4-9 93-33 Robinson's Red 93-33 96-4 4-May 26-Jul 82 pink/yel 12-16 oz oblate B good B A- A- A A/F A/F A/F looks to be a bicolor 2 6 did not notice light even green when unripe, mostly pink bicolor with yellow shoulders, mostly pink inside, mild and sweet deer ate most of them X no yes   a few pink fruit diseased came across this year as a pink, perhaps a hint of yellow on shoulder, crossed
R4-10 584 Russian 117 NY MA C 92 96-64 4-May 3-Aug 90 red 16+ oz heart A- good B+ A- A A A/F A/F A/F will be huge 0 6 huge green hearts immense large red hearts, some cracking, some hollowness, good true tomato flavor ok X yes, LQ yes   very large green fruit healthy huge red hearts, good flavor, a nice tomato
R4-11 91-91 Marizol Purple 91-91 96-84 4-May 20-Sep 137 pink? 14 oz oblate ? poor B+ A A A A A A/F finally starting to blossom 0 ? no fruit yet! very bushy vigorous growth but no blooms until late; picked green late, started rotting, saved seed partial ripe ok X no yes