Pritchard (Scarlet Topper) Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum
Price: $2.95
SKU: 340118190 days, semi-determinate - The fruit are scarlet red, a nice globe shape, weigh five to ten ounces, mild flavored and are very productive. The plants are relatively compact, more or less determinate, with large, dark green leaves that provide good fruit coverage.
It was developed in 1926 as a stabilized cross of 'Cooper's Special' (the female parent) with 'Marglobe' (the paternal or pollen parent). 'Pritchard' is reportedly resistant to Fusarium wilt, nailhead, and cracking. Originally called 'Scarlet Topper', it was released by the USDA, Tennessee Station and renamed in 1932 to honor plant breeder, Dr. Fred J. Pritchard, who had passed away in January of 1931. Early on, it was also synonymously called "Pritchard's Scarlet Topper" but over the years, it has simply become known as, 'Pritchard'.
Henry Field presented it as one of "Henry's Favortites" in his 1933 seed annual. It was also an "All-America Selection®" winner in 1933.
It was developed in 1926 as a stabilized cross of 'Cooper's Special' (the female parent) with 'Marglobe' (the paternal or pollen parent). 'Pritchard' is reportedly resistant to Fusarium wilt, nailhead, and cracking. Originally called 'Scarlet Topper', it was released by the USDA, Tennessee Station and renamed in 1932 to honor plant breeder, Dr. Fred J. Pritchard, who had passed away in January of 1931. Early on, it was also synonymously called "Pritchard's Scarlet Topper" but over the years, it has simply become known as, 'Pritchard'.
Henry Field presented it as one of "Henry's Favortites" in his 1933 seed annual. It was also an "All-America Selection®" winner in 1933.
Fruit Color: Red
Special Groups: "Epic" Tomatoes
Harvest Timing: Late Season
Growth Habit: Determinate
Special Groups: "Epic" Tomatoes
Harvest Timing: Late Season
Growth Habit: Determinate
Sow seeds indoors (do not direct sow into the garden), using sterile seed starting mix, 6 to 8 weeks before your last expected frost date. Plant 1/4" deep, water lightly but keep moist until emergence.
Full light and cooler temps (60° to 70°) will help to prevent the seedlings from becoming too leggy. If plants become rootbound before you can safely set them into the ground, transplant them into larger pots.
Harden off plants before planting outside. Young plants are very susceptible to frost and sunburn damage. Avoid too much nitrogen. Water evenly but not in excess.
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Full light and cooler temps (60° to 70°) will help to prevent the seedlings from becoming too leggy. If plants become rootbound before you can safely set them into the ground, transplant them into larger pots.
Harden off plants before planting outside. Young plants are very susceptible to frost and sunburn damage. Avoid too much nitrogen. Water evenly but not in excess.
Click here to view our full tomato growing guide.
Informational Sources:
- "The Pritchard Tomato", Oregon State A. E. S. Circular 91, November, 1933
- "Tomato Varieties," by Gordon Morrison, Michigan State College A.E.S., Special Bulletin 290, April 1938
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