113x f3 3 - sf1

[SeanInVa]

Cross Name	113X F3 3
Plant Number or ID	T1C4-4
Date Harvested	3/20/2020
Estimated DTM	140 (from seed)
Plant Height	6"
Growth Habit
Leaf Type	Carrot
Fruit Color	Red with Green Shoulders
Fruit Shape	Round
Fruit Size	XL Cherry (1 oz)
Fruit Taste	Good
Fruit Production	6-8 per plant
Lighting Type/Power	Sarted under 170w LED, finished in Tunnel
Container Size	2.3qt pot
Hardiness	Average
Notes	Needs support. First flower was megabloom, set fruit with a 37g beefsteak. Family exclaimed "tastes like a real tomato" after comparing to other traditional micros. Fruit size very similar to the variety "Gardener's Delight". Skin was a bit thick, but edible. Had some green flesh around the locules, but red flesh otherwise.
Seed Submitted To	Saved

[dfollett]

I've noticed that those that have green shoulders tend to have better flavor than those that don't. I read somewhere that the 'even ripening gene' (if there is such a thing) is often detrimental to flavor. Have you ever noticed that?

[SeanInVa]

I don't think I'm experienced enough to really make that distinction yet. And speaking of, I had listed this as "antho shoulders" - when they probably should have been "green" as you stated.

"Antho" is more purple/black, right?

[dfollett]

Yes. Antho is purple/black but it is made more pronounced by sunlight. Where sun hits the fruit, it darkens. Sometimes they will be dark on one side or dark on top with light color beneath the petals for an interesting starburst pattern. The more antho the darker and the further down from the stem it manifests. I don't understand it, but have seen it.

I like the green shoulders. Typically, that portion of the fruit ripens a bit darker than the rest. Sometimes, not so much, but it stays green as they ripen. Check out this article: https://news.cornell.edu/stories/201...omato-ripening