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It produces deep pink, slicing tomatoes weighing 6-7 ounces each.
The fruits ripen from the inside out for even maturity.
Plants are indeterminate (vining, continuing to grow and produce), typically reaching 4-5 feet tall (or more with support).
Maturity takes about 70-80 days.
Bred by George Emery in Hollister, California, it's a reliable choice for home gardeners seeking rich, unbeatable taste in a mid-to-large fruited tomato.

Great for fresh eating, sandwiches, or salads!

Plant Care

Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before your last frost date (in Chico , CA, that's typically mid-March to early April—aim for transplants after soil warms to 60°F+).
Sow in seed-starting mix; keep at 70-80°F for germination (7-14 days).
Provide bright light (grow lights if needed) and brush seedlings gently daily once 2-3 inches tall to encourage sturdy stems.
Transplant outdoors when nights stay above 50-55°F. Bury stems deeply (up to the first set of leaves) to promote strong roots—tomatoes love this!

Full sun is essential: at least 8+ hours of direct sunlight daily for best flavor development (more sun = sweeter, richer taste).
Use well-drained, fertile soil amended with plenty of compost or well-rotted manure. Aim for slightly acidic pH (6.0-6.8).
Tomatoes are heavy feeders—mix in a balanced organic fertilizer or slow-release option at planting.

As an indeterminate variety (vining, 4-7+ feet tall), provide strong support like cages, stakes, or trellises right away.
Prune suckers (side shoots in leaf axils) regularly to focus energy on fruit production and improve airflow (reduces disease risk).
Single-stem or 2-3 stem training works well for bigger, tastier fruits.

Water consistently (1-2 inches per week), keeping soil evenly moist but not soggy—deep, infrequent watering encourages deep roots.
Avoid overhead watering to prevent foliar diseases; use drip or soaker hoses.
For peak flavor, reduce watering slightly as fruits ripen (stresses the plant mildly to concentrate sugars—don't let them wilt severely).
Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with a low-nitrogen, high-potassium formula (e.g., tomato-specific or bloom booster) to support fruiting without excess foliage.

Monitor for common issues like blossom end rot (add calcium via crushed eggshells or foliar spray if needed), aphids, hornworms, or blight.
Good airflow from pruning + mulching helps prevent fungal problems.
This hybrid often has some disease resistance (check seed packet for specifics like VF).

Fruits mature in 70-80 days, ripening from inside out—pick when fully colored and slightly soft for max taste.
To enhance flavor: plenty of sun, consistent (not excessive) water, and letting them vine-ripen fully.