Description
AAS WINNER DETAILS
Winner Type: National
Class: Tomato
Variety Name: Jasper F1
Genus: Solanum
Species: lycopersicum
Year: 2013
Common Name: Tomato
Type: Edible – Vegetable
Breeder: Johnny’s Selected Seeds
Close Market Comparison: Suncherry Premium F1, Juliet F1, Sweet Baby Girl F1
PLANT NEEDS
Duration Type: Annual
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Normal
Season Type: Warm season
Staking Required: Yes
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Foliage Color: Green
Plant Habit: Vining, requires staking
Plant Height: 6 feet
Fruit Color (Harvest): Red
Fruit Shape: Round cherry
Fruit Size: 3/4 inch
Fruit Weight: 1/3 ounce
Fruit Flavor Description: Sweet rich taste
Number Of Fruits Per Plant: Hundreds
IN THE GARDEN
Garden Spacing: 1-2 feet
Days To Harvest (Sowing Seed): 90
Days To Harvest (Transplant): 60
Plant Spread: 1-2 feet
Disease Resistances or Tolerances: Late Blight, Early Blight, Fusarium races 1 and 2
HOW TO GROW
Sow in flats, using a soilless peat-based mix 5-6 weeks before plants can be transplanted outside. Keep the temperature of the starting mix at 75-90°F. When first true leaves develop, transplant into plug trays or 3-4” pots for large stock 7-8 week transplants. Grow seedlings at 60-70°F. Water only enough to keep the mix from drying. Fertilize with fish emulsion or a soluble, complete fertilizer. Transplant outdoors into medium-rich garden soil 14-20 inches apart. Avoid setting out unprotected plants until night temperatures are over 45°F. Frost will cause severe damage
AAS Winners
Dave Hames –
Jasper really delivers in the taste department! The deep red ripe fruits are sweet and flavorful, and wonderful for eating out of hand and on salads. Though they keep well after harvest, ours don’t hang around too long because they disappear from the kitchen in no time!