Branching Out's Seeds and Sprouts

[Branching Out]

Maglia Rosa?

Very similar colouring for sure-- but totally different leaf structure if this photo is an accurate depiction of Maglia Rosa. These mystery tomatoes are primarily slender, and not plump like a typical plum or Roma. It's interesting to note that Speckled Roman is one of the parents of Worry-- and also a parent of Maglia Rosa:

Tomato - Maglia Rosa

We really are impressed with this OP variety. It was a top pick at the University of Florida's variety trials. Heres a brief description of its lineage from the report. Maglia Rosa: A pink mottled cherry type developed by breeder Fred Hempel of Artisan Seeds in Sunol, Calif. Its parents are...

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Very similar colouring for sure-- but totally different leaf structure if this photo is an accurate depiction of Maglia Rosa. These mystery tomatoes are primarily slender, and not plump like a typical plum or Roma. It's interesting to note that Speckled Roman is one of the parents of Worry-- and also a parent of Maglia Rosa:

Tomato - Maglia Rosa

We really are impressed with this OP variety. It was a top pick at the University of Florida's variety trials. Heres a brief description of its lineage from the report. Maglia Rosa: A pink mottled cherry type developed by breeder Fred Hempel of Artisan Seeds in Sunol, Calif. Its parents are...

masaseedfoundation.org

I misspoke there @Branching Out, I always get Maglia Rosa and Pink Tiger mixed up. I meant Pink Tiger, they look very similar. I can't recall what leaf type Pink Tiger had when I grew it, but a cursory search says it can have spindly foliage.