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DARK QUEEN, USA. A variety by Brad Gates. Indeterminate, mid-season, productive. Fruits are flat-round, weighing up to 500 g, red-brown with green stripes. Excellent flavor, great aroma, meaty, juicy and sweet. Mid-season variety with very beautiful coloration — purple with green, neon, almost metallic stripes. The bush reaches up to 1.4 meters in open ground, stems are not thick, plant is moderately vigorous, with 3-4-5 fruits per cluster.
California, parent variety — Beauty King. Fruit shape is flattened, with ribbing at the stem end. A tomato like a flower, bright and as if glowing from within. Fruit weight 350–500 g, with a complex and very rich flavor. The fruit is juicy, meaty, sweet with a slight tartness. Skin is thin and may occasionally crack due to excess moisture.
AMERICAN TOMATOES:
American tomato varieties offer a wide range of characteristics. They differ in size, shape, color, taste, and usage. Here are some key traits typical of them:
- Fruit size: American tomatoes range from large (beefsteaks) to small (cherry or cocktail tomatoes). Large types like "Beefsteak" or "Brandywine" are known for their meaty flesh and slicing use.
- Fruit color: In addition to classic red, American tomatoes may be pink, yellow, green, orange, purple, or even bicolored. For example, varieties like "Cherokee Purple" or "Green Zebra" are popular for their unique colors and flavors.
- Flavor: American varieties have a broad flavor spectrum — from sweet to tangy-sweet. Some offer rich, fruity notes, others a more tart profile.
- Usage: American tomatoes can be versatile. Some are ideal for fresh eating (salad varieties), others better for sauces or canning (plum-shaped varieties).
- Adaptability: Many American tomatoes were bred to resist diseases and thrive in various climates. Varieties like "Celebrity" and "Rutgers" are known for their resilience.
- Heirloom types: Heirloom varieties such as "Brandywine" and "Mortgage Lifter" are cherished in the USA for their outstanding flavor and traditional legacy.
BUY DARK QUEEN SEEDS:
This variety can be ordered via the website. Worldwide shipping available. The collection includes over two thousand tomato varieties. American tomatoes are generally well-suited for both farmers and home gardeners, mainly due to their diversity and adaptability.