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History and Origin of the Variety
Origin Historical
This variety modern was created by Brad Gates in Wild Boar Farms, located in he Valley of Napa, California of the North. Was developed and introduced commercially by Wild Boar Farms in 2013. Brad Gates, acquaintance as "the tomato guy" and breeder legendary of tomatoes, development this variety as part of his series of tomatoes with anthocyanins, that include pigments purple-blue beneficial to health.
Curiosities of the Variety
Name descriptive: "Amethyst Jewel" (Jewel of Amethyst) does reference to the splendid purple-violet colors that adorn the shoulders of the fruit
Breeder legendary: Created by Brad Gates, one of the breeders of tomato further recognized worldwide
Series anthocyanin: Shape part of the varieties rich in anthocyanins, compounds antioxidants beneficial to health
Recent introduction: Introduced in 2013, it is one of the most popular modern varieties
Favorite of the breeder: Considered by many growers as a of the best creations by Brad Gates
Coloration dependent of the sun: The intensity of the color purple depends of the exposure direct solar
Importance Cultural
This variety represents the innovation modern in he improvement of tomatoes heirloom, demonstrating how contemporary breeders can create exceptional varieties that combine visual beauty, flavor superior and benefits nutritional. Is a example of the Renaissance of the tomato specialized in the American West Coast.
1.- PLANT DESCRIPTORS
Feature
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Assessment for "Amethyst Jewel"
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Guy of growth
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Indeterminate
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Habit of growth
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Erect
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Height of the plant
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Tall (180-200 cm)
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Vigor of the plant
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Very strong
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Color of young stem
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Green
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Pubescence of the stem
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Present
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Hair density
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Average
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Guy of sheet
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Regular (No guy dad)
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Color of the sheet
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Green
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Shape of the leaflet
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Regular (sheet normal)
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Edge of the leaflet
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Jagged
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Leaf pubescence
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Present
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3.- FRUIT DESCRIPTORS
Feature
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Assessment for "Amethyst Jewel"
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Shape of the fruit
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Oblato - Slightly flattened beefsteak
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Weight of the fruit
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Medium-large (100-200 g)
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Fruit diameter
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Medium-large (6-8 cm)
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Color of unripe fruit
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Green with shoulders purple-blue
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Color of ripe fruit
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Pink with shoulders purple-violet intense
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Color intensity
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Very intense
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Color uniformity
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Distinctive bicolor
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Presence of green shoulders
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Absent (replaced by purple)
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Shape of the shoulder
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Purple-violet intense
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Smoothness of the surface
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Smooth to slightly ribbed
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Presence of ribs
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Light
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Fruit shine
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Bright
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Chalice scar
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Median
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Pistil scar
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Starry
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Number of locules
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4-6
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Distribution of locules
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Regular
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Thickness of the walls
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Thick (6-8 mm)
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Firmness of the pulp
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Very firm
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Color of the pulp
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Pink with veined purple
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Amount of juice
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Very juicy
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Quantity of seeds
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Very few (<30)
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6.- AGRONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS
Feature
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Assessment for "Amethyst Jewel"
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Days to bloom
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Medium (65-75 )
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Days to harvest
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Medium (75-85 days from transplant)
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Performance by plant
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Very high (6-8 kg)
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Number of fruits per plant
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High (25-40 )
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Concentration from the harvest
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Staggered
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Tolerance to the heat
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Very tolerant
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Tolerance to the cold
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Moderately tolerant
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Low light adaptation
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Poor (needs sun for anthocyanins)
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Recommended spacing
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60 cm between floors
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7.- RESISTANCES AND TOLERANCES
Pathogen/Pest
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Assessment for "Amethyst Jewel"
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Alternaria (Alternaria solani)
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Moderately resistant
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Fusarium (Fusarium oxysporum)
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Moderately resistant
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Verticillium (Verticillium dahliae)
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Moderately resistant
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Mildew (Phytophthora infestans)
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Susceptible
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Wilting bacterial (Ralstonia solanacearum)
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Susceptible
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Freckle bacterial (Pseudomonas syringae)
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Susceptible
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Tomato mosaic virus (ToMV)
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Susceptible
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Yellow leaf curl virus (TYLCV)
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Susceptible
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Whitefly (Bemisia tabaci)
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Susceptible
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Trips (Thrips tobacco)
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Susceptible
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Aphids
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Susceptible
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Cracking
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Resistant
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CHARACTERISTICS SPECIALS OF THE VARIETY "AMETHYST JEWEL"
Featured Attributes:
Exceptional Beauty: Considered one of the most beautiful tomatoes, with spectacular pink and purple-violet colors
Superior flavor: Sweet, well-balanced, juicy and fruity flavor with low acidity
Extraordinary productivity: Very high production with large bunches loaded with fruit
Beneficial anthocyanins: Rich in anthocyanins (purple pigments) with antioxidant properties
Exceptional pulp: Dense and firm flesh with very few seeds and small seed chambers
Crack resistance: Remarkable resistance to cracking even in heavy rain
Conservation capacity: Excellent capacity to remain in the plant without deteriorating
Limitations:
Sun Dependence: Requires full sun (8+ hours) to fully develop purple coloration
Color variability: Shaded fruits may not develop the characteristic anthocyanin coloration
Progressive ripening: The upper fruits develop better coloration than the shaded lower ones.
Tutoring Needs: Requires robust support due to high
productivity and bunch size
Necessary pruning: Requires management of lateral shoots to optimize production
Shade sensitivity: Dense foliage can shade inferior fruits, reducing anthocyanin
Recommended Uses:
Gourmet consumption: Excellent for gourmet dishes due to its exceptional flavor and unique presentation.
Special Salads: Ideal for salads where visual presentation is important
Slicing Tomato: Perfect for sandwiches and dishes that require attractive slices
Specialty markets: Highly valued in farmers markets and gourmet stores
Culinary photography: Excellent for food photography due to its spectacular colors![]()
Seed Saving: Open-pollinated variety, perfect for seed saving
Ornamental crop: Attractive in gardens for its aesthetic value as well as its culinary value.
Data based in sources specialized in varieties developed by Wild Boar Farms, Direct information from Brad Gates, and documented experiences from growers specializing in high-quality modern tomatoes .