Childers

Orange beefsteak. Fruit average 4" in diameter, 1lb. Slight radial cracking, moderate concentric cracking. Moderate acidity; slightly sweet; very good flavor. Very late maturing - this was the last of 69 tomato varieties to ripen in 2012. Indeterminate; regular leaves; exserted flower stigmas. Given to SSE by Albert Beck (MO BE A) who received this variety from Mrs. W.G. Childers of Hamlin, WV in 1980. Grown by Childers since circa 1930, she stated the variety is well worth the wait to ripen. SSE Accession # 121641