Tomato 'Aker's West Virginia'

Lycopersiconlycopersicum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lycopersicon (ly-koh-PER-see-kon)
Species
lycopersicum (ly-koh-PER-see-kum)
Synonym
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Sun Exposure
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Fruit Shape
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Ferment seeds before storing
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Leaf Type
Beefsteak
Foliage Color
Medium (under one pound)
Bloom Characteristics
Red
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Indeterminate
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Dothan, Alabama

Marana, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

San Luis Obispo, California

Bethelridge, Kentucky

Hopkinsville, Kentucky

Elgin, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

6
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Dothan, AL | July 2010 | neutral

Huge tomatoes on a very sturdy plant with good foliage. Shows some resistance to fusarium wilt but not great resistance. Not a big prod...Read More

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Marana, AZ (Zone 8b) | June 2010 | positive

Just delicious. Old time red tomato taste in a big way. Zero cracking and zero blossom end rot. Here's a toast to next year... AWV will b...Read More

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San Luis Obispo, CA | August 2009 | positive

This was my first year growing Aker's West Virginia, and it will definitely be invited back next year. It is easy to grow, disease resist...Read More

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Hopkinsville, KY | November 2007 | positive

2007 was first time to grow; one of the sturdiest plants I have seen; disease resistant; very good flavor; produced 20-25 in the 1 lb ran...Read More

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Mantua, UT (Zone 4b) | June 2007 | positive

Wonderful production with better than average taste. It was a mainstay in my salsa.

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(Zone 7b) | January 2006 | positive

Very good full flavor, productive, one of my favorites.

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Bethelridge, KY (Zone 6a) | December 2004 | positive

Has that great "old fashioned" taste that I like, a tomato with some 'bite'. Very prolific, makes a good main cropper.

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