Campari is a type of hybrid tomato noted for its juiciness, high sugar level, low acidity, and lack of mealiness. Camparis are deep red and larger than a pear or cherry tomato, but smaller and rounder than common plum tomatoes. They are often sold as "tomato-on-the-vine" (TOV) in supermarkets, a category of tomato that has become increasingly popular over the years. Campari tomatoes can be produced from different varieties with similar characteristics, the standard being Mountain Magic.[1][2][3][4] As a hybrid, the seeds cost around $150,000 per pound.[5]
| Campari | |
|---|---|
 Campari tomatoes on the vine | |
| Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) | |
| Maturity | 80 days |
| Type | Hybrid |
| Vine | Indeterminate |
| Plant height | 6-8 feet |
| Fruit weight | Medium (about 50g) |
| Leaf | Regular leaf |
| Resist. | T |
| Color | Bicolor: Red |
| Shape | Globe |
The company Mastronardi Produce registered the term "Campari" as a United States trademark for its tomatoes in 2003; however, the trademark was challenged in 2006 based on claims that "Campari" is actually the general name for the tomato variety bred in the 1990s by the Dutch company Enza Zaden.[6] [7]
Characteristics
editA typical Campari cultivar is a globe-shaped hybrid with regular leaves, and exhibits resistance to the tobacco mosaic virus. The plant grows 6–8 feet (1.8–2.4 m), and matures in 70–80 days.[8]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Midwest Vegetable Trial Report for 2011" (PDF). Cornell University. Retrieved 30 March 2020.
- ^ "Greenhouse Tomatoes Change the Dynamics of the North American Fresh Tomato Industry" (PDF). United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 6 September 2012.
- ^ "The Vegetable & Small Fruit Gazette". Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences. July 2010. Archived from the original on 10 December 2012. Retrieved 6 September 2012.
- ^ Maynard, Elizabeth T. "Midwest Vegetable Trial Report for 2011" (PDF). Purdue University. Retrieved 6 September 2012.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Charles, Dan (3 June 2016). "The Search For Tastier Supermarket Tomatoes: A Tale In 3 Acts". NPR. Retrieved 3 June 2016.
- ^ Bentley, Ashley (17 May 2011). "Legal battle intensifies over Campari tomato". The Packer. Retrieved 2016-11-30.
- ^ Bolat, John. "Tomato Mentor". Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ^ "Mountain Magic Hybrid". Burpee Seeds and Plants. Retrieved 6 September 2012.
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