Description
AAS WINNER DETAILS
Winner Type: Regional (Heartland)
Class: Tomato
Variety Name: Tomato Sparky XSL F1
Genus: Solanum
Species: lycopersicum
Year: 2019
Common Name: Tomato
Type: Edible – Vegetable
Breeder: A. P. Whaley Seed
Close Market Comparison: Red Zebra, Pink Bumble Bee, and Chocolate Sprinkles
PLANT NEEDS
Duration Type: Annual
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Dry to normal
Season Type: Warm season
Staking Required: Yes
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Foliage Color: Dark green
Plant Habit: Upright, requires staking
Plant Height: 5-6 feet
Fruit Color (Harvest): Red striped with yellow
Fruit Shape: Round
Fruit Size: 1 inch
Fruit Weight: 1 ounce
Fruit Flavor Description: Very sweet fruits have an average Brix score of 8.5.
Number Of Fruits Per Plant: 60-70
IN THE GARDEN
Container: No
Garden Spacing: 2 feet
Days To Harvest (Sowing Seed): 90 – 100
Days To Harvest (Transplant): 60 – 70
Plant Spread: 2 feet
Disease Resistances or Tolerances: Excellent tolerance to biotic and abiotic stresses
HOW TO GROW
Tomato seeds need to be started indoors, planted ¼” deep in pots or flats 6 weeks before the last frost. Seeds will take 7-14 days to germinate. When seedlings reach 2” tall, transplant into individual pots. Transplant outdoors 24-30″ apart in rows 36″ apart when nighttime temperatures are above 50° F. Indeterminate plants require stakes or trellises. Maintain soil fertility and a steady, consistent supply of water. Sparky XLS (Extended Shelf Life) is heterozygous for the “rin” allele. So fruits will maintain exceptional fruit qualities post-harvest and have an excellent shelf-life.
JUDGE'S OBSERVATIONS
- “I liked this entry, the color was unique, and the flavor was very consistent.”
- “The trial entry won the taste test!”
- “Beautiful fruit, VERY vigorous! The size of the fruit was just right! Lots of fruit to harvest.”
- “Entry was the most vigorous plant. Very productive, best color and very good flavor.”
- “Very nice cherry type with good quality.”
- “Full flavor with good sweetness.”
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