73 days. (Indeterminate) [New Zealand heirloom. When the 6th Earl of Edgecombe died in the 1960's, the heir to the title of 7th Earl was a relative in New Zealand, a sheep farmer at the time. When he traveled to England to claim the title, he brought this tomato with him. Our seed source was Dr. Carolyn Male who found it the best of her extensive 1996 tomato trials.] Attractive orange globes, typically borne in clusters of 2 or more. 2-3" fruits are smooth and regular in shape, defect-free, and notably resistant to cracking, blossom end rot, and fruit diseases. Medium vines provide dense foliage cover for the developing fruits. Fruits have a smooth texture, hold well, and are sweet and tangy, though somewhat inconsistent in flavor under our growing conditions. It seems to develop its best flavor in the North.
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