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The First Mate tomato is an heirloom variety developed by Millard Murdock, originating from the United States.It is a mid-season, indeterminate plant with regular leaves.The fruit is a beefsteak type, typically weighing between 180 to 350 grams, and is round with slight flattening at the poles and rounded shoulders. The skin exhibits a smooth tricolor pattern of amber, green, and red.The flesh is green beefsteak marbled with pink in the center, offering a fleshy and juicy texture.The flavor is excellent when consumed “al dente,” as it loses its taste qualities if overripe.The plant exhibits medium growth with sparse, regular foliage and produces consistently from mid-season until frost.

This variety is a sister to ‘Captain Lucky’ and shares superior flavor and regular foliage. Other lines from this cross include ‘Black Mamba,’ ‘Black Magic,’ ‘Martha Logan,’ and ‘Captain Lucky.’