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.

Varieties

Open Pollinated

Fruit Colors

Red

Flesh Colors

Red

Fruit Shapes

Oblate

Fruit Sizes

Medium

Fruit Weights

6-12 oz

Culinary Uses

Paste / Sauce / Canner / Salad / Slicer

Maturities

Early

Plant Types

Determinate / Rugose Dwarf

Origins

Russia

Leaves

Regular / Rugose

Flavors

Well-balanced