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Lycopersicon lycopersicum 'Park's Whopper Cr Improved'

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Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Lycopersicon (ly-koh-PER-see-kon) (Info)
Species: lycopersicum (ly-koh-PER-see-kum) (Info)
Cultivar: Park's Whopper Cr Improved
Additional cultivar information: (Park's Whopper™)

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Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Growing Habit:
Indeterminate

Fruit Shape:
Beefsteak

Fruit Size:
Medium (under one pound)

Days to Maturity:
Mid (69-80 days)

Fruit Colors:
Red

Seed Type:
American hybrid

Usage:
Fresh, slicing
Canning

Disease Resistance:
Fusarium Wilt (F)
Verticillium Wilt (V)
Root Nematodes (N)
Tobacco Mosaic (T)

Leaf Type:
Regular Leaf

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Gardeners' Notes:

Rating	Author	Comment
Positive	lssfishhunter	On Jan 14, 2009, lssfishhunter from Jonesville, SC (Zone 7b) wrote: This is a good tomato and it is one of my winners. Tomatoes are good-sized and they have an acidic taste, which I prefer. It does well in hot/humid climates.
Positive	cowtrailrd	On Jul 6, 2008, cowtrailrd from Shawnee, OK wrote: just started picking looks like it will produce many good size tomatoes. Good size and taste.
Positive	Big_Red	On Jun 1, 2007, Big_Red from Bethelridge, KY (Zone 6a) wrote: Quote from Park's Seed: "65 days from setting out transplants. Indeterminate. The original Whopper™ was an American classic, and its successor is simply the home gardener's dream tomato: greater disease resistance, higher yields, a longer season, and better taste! These big, juicy, crack-resistant tomatoes, 4 inches or more across, ripen uniformly (even when the weather is overcast!) and finish 5 days sooner than the old Whopper™. Then they keep right on coming in huge quantities until frost--none of your smaller, greener end-of-season fruits here! And because they're meatier, you get even more succulent tomato flavor in every slice! Resistant to Verticillium Wilt, Root Knot Nematodes, Tobacco Mosaic Virus, and 2 strains of Fusarium Wilt." Withholding my judgment on this one until I try the ripe fruit. I'm certainly impressed with the vigorous growth and good fruit set that I've seen so far. Added June 9, 2007: Excellent flavor, just a little sweet and a just right acid taste. Goes on my list for next year. And of course, available from Park's Seed.