2014 AAS Edible - Vegetable Winner
Tomato Mountain Merit F1
Mountain Merit was judged by growers in the Heartland region as a superior tomato because it is such a nice all-around tomato, perfect for slicing and sandwiches. With a 4-5 week harvest window, these dark red fruits grow on a compact, uniform plant and offer good resistance to multiple diseases common to homegrown tomatoes.
Plant Description
Genus:
Solanum
Species:
lycopersicum
Common Name:
Tomato
Plant Habit:
Bushy
Plant Height:
4-5 feet
Plant Spread:
2-3 feet
Fruit Color (Harvest):
Dark red exterior and dark red interior
Fruit Shape:
Round
Fruit Weight:
10-12 ounces
Fruit Size:
3-3.5 inches
Fruit Flavor Description:
Good mild tomato flavor
Foliage Color:
Green
Disease Resistances or Tolerances:
Resistance to fusarium 123, verticillium, tomato spot wilt virus, late blight. Moderate resistance to early blight and nematodes.
Breeder:
Produced and marketed by Bejo Seeds, Inc.
Close Market Comparison:
: Mountain Magic F1, Defiant F1, and Fletcher F1
Planting & Care
Garden Spacing:
2 feet
Days To Harvest (Sowing Seed):
117
Days To Harvest (Transplant):
75
Duration Type:
Annual
Light Needs:
Full sun
Water Needs:
Normal
Season Type:
Warm season
Staking Required:
Yes
How to Grow:
Sow seed for transplants about 6 to 7 weeks before planning to set in garden. Plant ½ inch deep and provide 65-70ºF. When seedlings are 2 inches tall, transplant to 4 inch containers. Plant in garden 2 feet apart.
Reviews
AAS Display Garden- River Valley Master Gardeners –
The best tomato in our trials. Reasonably sized sturdy plant produces very uniform and crack free fruit. The tomatoes are meaty and don’t have the fibrous core. No problems with disease in Zone 6a.