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JRinPA · August 2, 2017

I'm not sure exactly what you are looking for, and I don't know how well it does in southern heat, but I have been thoroughly impressed with the production side of Estiva F1 from Johnny's. This is my third year growing them in SE PA (6B/7A border). The tomatoes are perfect red globes with no dents, ribs, or catfacing. They have large seed chambers, similar to early girl. The taste is good and size is maybe 6-8oz. Tennis ball size down to racquetball size.

This year, my hybrids were planted tight next to a pea trellis and kind of purposefully stunted until the peas were pulled, so they are later than usual. It worked out great. I have multiple trusses per Estiva plant ripening at this time and the big beef next to them are not set as heavily or blushing yet.

August 2, 2017	#12
JRinPA Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: SE PA Posts: 963	I'm not sure exactly what you are looking for, and I don't know how well it does in southern heat, but I have been thoroughly impressed with the production side of Estiva F1 from Johnny's. This is my third year growing them in SE PA (6B/7A border). The tomatoes are perfect red globes with no dents, ribs, or catfacing. They have large seed chambers, similar to early girl. The taste is good and size is maybe 6-8oz. Tennis ball size down to racquetball size. This year, my hybrids were planted tight next to a pea trellis and kind of purposefully stunted until the peas were pulled, so they are later than usual. It worked out great. I have multiple trusses per Estiva plant ripening at this time and the big beef next to them are not set as heavily or blushing yet.