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Overview
Vendor (V 656) is an open-pollinated greenhouse tomato bred at the Horticultural Research Institute in Vineland Station, Ontario, and released in 1967 from V 596 crossed with Indian River. It has short internodes and firm, uniformly ripening red fruit of about 6 ounces. Tolerance covers Fusarium, Verticillium, tobacco mosaic virus, and some strains of leaf mold. Because it is open-pollinated, seed can be saved.
Vendor traits
- Open-pollinated greenhouse type bred in Ontario, released 1967
- Parentage V 596 x Indian River
- Firm red fruit about 6 ounces, uniform ripening
- Short internodes
- Tolerant of tobacco mosaic, some leaf mold strains, Fusarium, and Verticillium
Good for
- Greenhouse growing
- Seed saving
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vendor this page | — | — | — |
| Abraham Lincoln | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Acclaim | 65 days | Determinate | — |
| Ace | 70–83 days | Determinate | — |
| Agro | 95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Ailsa Craig | 70–75 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Alicante | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
Vendor FAQ
What kind of tomato is Vendor?
Vendor (V 656) is an open-pollinated greenhouse tomato bred at the Horticultural Research Institute in Vineland Station, Ontario, and released in 1967 from V 596 crossed with Indian River. It has short internodes and firm, uniformly ripening red fruit of about 6 ounces.
How does Vendor compare with other tomato varieties?
Similar tomato varieties include Abraham Lincoln (70 days), Acclaim (65 days), Ace (70–83 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Vendor good for?
Vendor is grown for greenhouse growing, seed saving, fresh slicing.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every tomato variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Tomato growing guide
- How to Plant Tomatoes: Choosing Transplants and Planting Depth
- How to Prune Tomatoes: Removing Suckers, Tying In and Topping
- How Often to Water and Feed Tomato Plants
- Tomato Growing Calendar: What to Do Month by Month
- Tomato Problems: Blossom End Rot, Splitting, Blight and Wilt
- When to Pick Tomatoes and How to Store Them
- All 666 tomato varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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