Description
AAS WINNER DETAILS
Winner Type: National
Class: Tomato
Variety Name: Purple Zebra F1
Genus: Solanum
Species: lycopersicum
Year: 2022
Common Name: Tomato
Type: Edible-Vegetable
Breeder: Frogsleap Farm, Distributed by A. P. Whaley Seed Company
Close Market Comparison: Bronze Torch F1, Black Zebra
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: Upright
Fruit Color (Harvest): Purple with green stripes
Fruit Shape: Round
Fruit Weight: 3-4 ounces
Fruit Flavor Description: Rich flavor and moderately firm texture
Number Of Fruits Per Plant: 150 – 200
Disease Resistances or Tolerances: ToMV, Verticillium Wilt Va/Vd, Fusarium Wilt Race 1, Leaf Mold A-E, Late Blight PH2/PH3, TYLCV, TSWV
IN THE GARDEN
Container: Yes – 5 gallon
Garden Spacing: 2 feet per plant
Days To Harvest (Transplant): 80-85
Plant Spread: 2 feet
HOW TO GROW
Transplanting recommended. Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Set out when all danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed.
JUDGE'S OBSERVATIONS
- “The entry fruit was beautiful inside and out. They were orangy-red with green stripes and when cut diagonally, the interior was an especially attractive, juicy red.”
- “The entry had very pretty coloring on fruit. The flavor was very good.”
- “Flavor is rich, deep-bodied, almost dessert-like. Could go with vanilla ice cream. Very unique.”
- “Very much appreciate the internal color of the entry. Very nice presentation on the plate or dish.”
- “Good plant habit and disease resistance.”
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