2017 AAS Edible - Vegetable Winner
Tomato Patio Choice Yellow F1
Patio Choice Yellow is a new compact, determinate tomato developed specifically for small spaces and container gardens. This AAS Winner produces very large yields of 1/2 ounce bright yellow cherry tomatoes on short vines that grow only 18 inches tall. This mild-flavored cherry tomato sets over 100 fruit on compact plants that are perfect for urban or small space food gardeners. Consider using these beautiful tomatoes either fresh or in the oven or sun-dried for a deliciously sweet treat. For even easier picking, plant in a hanging basket.
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Plant Description
Genus:
Solanum
Species:
lycopersicum
Common Name:
Tomato
Plant Habit:
Compact Determinate
Plant Height:
15-18 inches
Plant Spread:
18-20 inches
Fruit Color (Harvest):
Golden yellow
Fruit Shape:
Round cherry
Fruit Weight:
1/2 ounces
Fruit Size:
1 inches
Fruit Flavor Description:
Mild sweet with a touch of acid
Foliage Color:
Dark green
Disease Resistances or Tolerances:
TMV, Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt
Breeder:
Seeds By Design
Close Market Comparison:
: Little Sun Yellow F1, Honeybee F1
Planting & Care
Garden Spacing:
12-15 inches
Days To Harvest (Sowing Seed):
65
Days To Harvest (Transplant):
45
Duration Type:
Annual
Light Needs:
Full sun
Water Needs:
Normal
Season Type:
Warm season
Staking Required:
No
Container:
Yes
How to Grow:
Sow seeds for transplant about 5 weeks before setting out in frost free garden setting.
Reviews
AAS Display Garden- River Valley Master Gardeners –
Patio Choice Yellow produced early and set fruit through the heat of the summer in Zone 6a. With normal care, despite the heat and drought, one of our plants produced almost 600 of these tasty cherry tomatoes. The vines are short, ours were only 12 inches tall.
Pam Harris –
I love this tomato. My plant defied its reputation and got over 3 feet tall. It produced 100’s of delicious tomatoes. It finished producing and I cut it back to pull it out and noticed a little side shoot coming from the bottom so I left it in the pot. It is now about two feet tall and today is full of blooms and I see a tomato on it. I am in zone 8 where it is very hot and I am amazed at this plant.
AAS Display Garden – Backyard Farmer Garden –
We’ve planted Patio Choice Yellow in the Backyard Farmer display garden (Lincoln, Nebraska – Zone 5B) since it was named an All-America Selection. It has been quick to germinate, not fussy, has produced staggering quantities of delicious, attractive fruit, and is one of our favorites. It’s supposed to be determinate but has reliably produced at least two crops. The plants were still loaded with fruit when we had a late, hard freeze. in mid-October.
Bob Sloat –
Very reliable and prolific but when mature and heavy with fruit they turn into jungle-like bushes with anything but a compact habit. I know determinates aren’t supposed to be pruned but the temptation is strong. Should I?
ps. This year’s version is already 3′ tall at 30 days after transplant.