About Zhefen Short
Seeds sent to Gary Ibsen, of TomatoFest, in 2001 from a farmer in the Zhengjiang province of China as a family favorite. Gary grew this variety in the for 9 years and found it to be a wonderful tomato then released it to others. Determinate, regular leaf, 4′ plant produce an abundance (LOTS) of beautiful pink, slightly oval, 3-inch fruit with good juice, sweet/acid balance and great taste. A winner for a short season area or patio tomato. Good market tomato. All purpose tomato. Disease resistant.
- Varieties
- Heirloom / Open Pollinated
- Fruit Colors
- Pink
- Fruit Shapes
- Plum/Pear/Piriform
- Fruit Sizes
- Medium
- Culinary Uses
- Paste / Sauce / Canner / Salad / Slicer
- Maturities
- Early
- Plant Types
- Determinate
- Origins
- China
- Leaves
- Regular
- Flavors
- Well-balanced