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Identification of tomato plants

20 years ago

A gentleman from N.Z. was kind enough to send me some seeds last fall,I have missplaced his adress. So can anyone help me with information on the following tomato varities.moneymaker,grosse lisse,and russian red. Big,small derterminate,red pink or any info

. would help thank you

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greenfingers_ni
20 years ago
Hi Cipollaz,

Hope the following helps:

Moneymaker:
Indeterminate. Round red fruits in enormous clusters. Early/fast-ripening, will produce fruit within 4 months of sowing the seed. Vigorous plant better adapted to humid conditions than some. Flavor is good, medium sweetness.

Grosse Lisse:
Indeterminate. Heavy yield of large (200 grams+), round red fruit. Mid to late season. Vigorous, adapted to humid areas. Moderate sweetness, low to moderate acidity.

Russian Red:
Late-maturing, approx. 75 days. The fruits are red, small, and juicy with a great flavor. Will grow in marginal conditions (very hardy), is a tree-type plant and reaches about five feet high.

Here is a link that might be useful: Tomato Varieties
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