Description
AAS WINNER DETAILS
Winner Type: Regional (Mountain/Southwest, Southeast, West/Northwest)
Class: Tomato
Variety Name: Sunset Torch 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: Blush
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
Plant Height: 5-6 feet
Fruit Color (Harvest): Orange with rose-blush
Fruit Shape: Small plum
Fruit Size: 2 inches
Fruit Weight: 1 ounce
Fruit Flavor Description: Fruity flavor and moderately firm texture
Number Of Fruits Per Plant: 250-300
IN THE GARDEN
Container: Yes
Garden Spacing: 2 – 3 feet
Days To Harvest (Transplant): 75
Plant Spread: 2 feet
Disease Resistances or Tolerances: ToMV, Verticillium Wilt Va/Vd, Fusarium Wilt Races 1 and 2, TYLCV, TSWV
HOW TO GROW
Transplanting is 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
- “Very vigorous growth habit and first to ripen.”
- “Durable plants set good yields of beautiful orange uniform fruit that hold well in the field.“
- “Mild sweet flavor and deep color are highlights of this mini saladette type.”
- “Like the appearance of this one – orange stem end washing out to golden yellow fruit.”
- “Open habit displays fruit that pleases the eye before reaching the mouth.”
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