I am sure it has to be earlier because of our length of day, however, out of all varieties I grew for the last two years Mat-Su has been the first ripe. I also am aware that others may be a teeny bit earlier, but usually their taste is lacking, or the texture is mushy, etc. I will say this, I got one pound ripe beefsteaks from 8 F4 plants from 102-108 days from seed. They were only 5-6 days behind the smaller fruit of the F1.
I am curious to see how they do down south in tomatodiseaseville, and how they produce in warmer temperatures too. I will save a lot of seed from the F5's, and will get a good selection. I will also gather seed of the Sunrise F6's, not early, not a huge producer, but folks will see why I am yapping over that one. Just imagine a Sudduth's that is concentrated, REALLY!
This year Sherry re-did the cross with Sudduth's.
Sue, that's good to hear, come out and see the Tomato Fort sometime.
Mark
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