Chanoka tomato from Vietnam

ScottinAtlanta · June 18, 2013

Folks, I distributed in 2012 some seeds of the Chanoka tomato that I bought in Hanoi. I want to report on this tomato so those with seeds can see what to expect.

The plant is robust, with very long fronds. It flowered a few days later than Black Cherry, around the same time as Cherokee Purple. It has shown no sign of any foliar or systemic disease, although a White Queen only 2 feet away is going down with fusarium.

It sets heavily - most blossoms have set fruit. The unripe tomatoes are a pleasing chartreuse green, and are somewhat elongated, although not quite a heart yet.

tlintx · June 18, 2013

That is a pretty plant!

Homestead did something similar, with much shorter fronds, but droopy, in my garden. Seemed to provide a lot of cover for the tomatoes.

Exciting to see how they turn out!

ScottinAtlanta · July 7, 2013

16 large tomatoes hanging from the Chanoka today - more productive than any of my heirloom varieties. Ripening delayed in Atlanta due to the rain and cooler temps - everyone is waiting for their tomatoes.

June 18, 2013	#2
tlintx Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: SeTx Posts: 881	That is a pretty plant! Homestead did something similar, with much shorter fronds, but droopy, in my garden. Seemed to provide a lot of cover for the tomatoes. Exciting to see how they turn out!

July 7, 2013	#3
ScottinAtlanta Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 2,593	16 large tomatoes hanging from the Chanoka today - more productive than any of my heirloom varieties. Ripening delayed in Atlanta due to the rain and cooler temps - everyone is waiting for their tomatoes.