USDA tomato 97L97

[kygreg]

Is there a source for these seeds? Thanks

[carolyn137]

Originally Posted by kygreg

Is there a source for these seeds? Thanks

Does it have a name? Most, but not all listings in the USDA PC GRIN have a name and an aquisition number associated with it, be it an NSL number or otherwise.

I don't think I've ever seen anything listed just as USDA/

What traits does it have that appeal to you.

And I'm sure you know that only professional hybridizers with documentation can request seeds from the USDA, with few exceptions.

[kygreg]

If it has a name other than 97L97, I don't know it; its listed in Tatiana's T-base as 97L97, supposed to have high beta carotine content.

I didn't know about the USDA requirments for receiving seeds; I requested some from them 3 or 4 years ago and
received them.

[Fusion_power]

Send me a pm and I'll mail you some seed. I grow 97L97 just about every year because I like it in a salsa mix.

97L97 is a determinate paste with 40X carotene developed by Stommel. It is poor flavored as a fresh fruit, but makes a pretty decent salsa tomato when mixed with something a bit sweeter.

DarJones

[kygreg]

Fusion power - thanks for the offer and the info; will send a pm

I am in Huntsville for Christmas, so maybe not too far from you.

Happy Holidays.

Gary