Mountain Gem
Mountain Gem is a superior, large-fruited hybrid tomato with improved fruit color and is well-adapted to vine-ripe production in North Carolina. Mountain Gem also ripens well when picked green and treated with ethylene to induce ripening. It has also been well-adapted for use in home gardens, local markets, organic production, and shipping.
Key Characteristics
- Smooth blossom end scars
- Resistance to fruit cracking, weather check, and graywall
- Growth habit: determinate, vigorous
- Size: extra-large and jumbo grade
- Shape: deep oblate to flattened globe
- Flavor: good balance of acidity and sweetness
Key Characteristics
Resistant to:
- Verticillium wilt
- Fusarium wilt races 1 and 2
- Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV)
- Tomato mosaic virus (ToMV)
- late blight
Cultivar Development
Mountain Gem is the F1 hybrid of NC 4GEM x NC 1GEM