Fritz Ackerman

Large, pink, beefsteak tomato. Indeterminate growth habit. Oblate (flattened) fruit retain a slight green shoulder. Deeply recessed, strongly ribbed stem end. Cat-face appearance uncommon. Moderate radial cracking on all fruit. Fruit born singly or in clusters of up to three. Regular leaves. Stigmas range from slightly inserted to slightly exserted. Ripe fruit reach 2.6-3.4" long by 3.3-5.5" wide and weigh 0.6-1.5lbs. Good flavor. Sweet and juicy with low acidity. Soft texture. Mid-season maturing. Average productivity when grown in 2013 at Heritage Farm. Donated to SSE by Bill Ellis (MD EL B) who received the variety while living in Pennsylvania from Chris Ackerman of Conyngham, PA. SSE Accession # 124002