Russian commercial variety, developed by Volgogradskyi Research Station of VIR from a cross Mestnyi x Bush Beefsteak. Released in 1973. First offered in the Seed Savers 1997 Yearbook by Glenn Drowns of Calamus, Iowa. Compact determinate, dwarf, rugose, regular leaf plant produces 6-12 oz., red, beefsteak tomatoes with good flavors.

Culinary Use

Paste / Sauce / Canner / Salad / Slicer

Flavor Profile

Well-balanced

Flesh Color

Red

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Shape

Oblate

Fruit Size

Medium

Leaf Type

Regular / Rugose

Maturity

Early

Plant Type

Determinate / Rugose Dwarf

Variety

Open Pollinated