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'Damsel' Tomatoes |
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Solanum lycopersicum. Hybrid F1 from independent breeder Dr. Jason Cavatorta of EarthWork Seeds and produced by Nipomo Native Seeds. Main season standard beefsteak type. Compact indeterminate plants produces 8 to 12 ounce globe shaped fruits with pink skin. Plants require minimal pruning. Disease resistant variety. Resistance to late blight, nematodes, and verticillium wilt. About 73 to 75 days to maturity.
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73-75
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| Seed Sources: |
Burpee Seeds - updated in 2018
High Mowing Seed - updated in 2018
Johnny's Selected Seeds - updated in 2018
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| Rating Summary |
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Overall: (3.3 Stars)
Taste: (3.4 Stars)
Yield: (3.0 Stars)
Ease/Reliability: (3.7 Stars) |
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Number of Reviews: 12
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KEY: O=Overall Rating, T=Taste, Y=Yield, E=Ease
Reviewed on 02/19/2019 by
Karen E
- An experienced gardener
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Suffolk, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| Out of all the tomato varieties I grew in the summer of 2018, the Damsel was the most productive. There was no evidence of disease. Delicious flavor with a nice balance of sweet and acid. Long Island weather in the summer was a big challenge with extremes of heat and flooding. |
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Reviewed on 01/27/2019 by
DMM CCE Renss
- An experienced gardener
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Rensselaer, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| We found this tomato to show signs of strong growth with what began with a high yield. However, most of the fruit cracked before ripening and many fell off the plant prematurely. The few that did ripen were more meaty than tasty. |
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Reviewed on 11/25/2018 by
CCE Nassau County NY
- An experienced gardener
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Nassau, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Plants grew well and it looked like we would have a high yield. However, many tomatoes dropped to the ground before they were ripe. Some ripened and were mushy. Others ripened just fine. They had mediocre taste, according to several of us taste-testers. Overall, disappointed. |
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Reviewed on 10/29/2018 by
ljv
- An experienced gardener
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Wayne, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| Damsel has been a reliable plant with little disease problems, even when Late Blight killed other varieties in my garden. Flavor is very good. Skin is pink. A medium sized beefsteak type. Although a smaller indeterminate plant, it still requires a tall solid support. |
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Reviewed on 10/29/2018 by
Wayne County CCE
- An experienced gardener
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Wayne, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| The \'Damsel\' grew nicely for us. Produced so well we were able to share with staff and volunteers who all gave it high marks on taste and usage. |
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Reviewed on 10/22/2018 by
CCE Rockland County
- An experienced gardener
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Rockland, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| Strong seedlings started indoors and transplanted in late May. Yield of fruit was low and late in ripening. Tomatoes were up to 3" across with dense, tasty flesh. |
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Reviewed on 10/04/2018 by
Saratoga MG
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Saratoga, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| An indeterminate plant that stayed reasonably small and showed good disease resistance. Fruits were 6 to 9 ounces with bland flavor and slightly soft texture |
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Reviewed on 09/27/2018 by
Otsego VVTG
- An experienced gardener
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Otsego, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| from transplants, fruit produced was meaty and quite tasty, no problem with blight or other disease |
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Reviewed on 09/25/2018 by
CCE Orrange County
- An intermediate gardener
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Orange, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Lots of tomatoes, but none have ripened as of the end of September. |
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Reviewed on 09/11/2018 by
SuffolkCce
- An experienced gardener
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Suffolk, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| Grew well, no disease, good flavor. Minimal yield due to animal grazing. |
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Reviewed on 09/10/2018 by
Albany County MGs
- An experienced gardener
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Albany, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 123 - 143 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| I would not call this variety compact! Huge plants, very prolific. Cracking is a problem. Beautiful shade of pink and quite tasty. Critters think so too. |
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Reviewed on 08/28/2018 by
Cutler Botanic Garden
- An experienced gardener
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Broome, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Plants took off but the fruit cracked. We had heavy rains that may have been a factor. |
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