Yellow Leaf Curl Resistant Tomato Variety Trial Field Day 4-22-09

Gary Cooper Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

A Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Resistant Tomato Variety Trial Field Day is set for Wednesday April 22, 2009 from 10 AM till noon at Six L’s Farm Op 8, which will highlight 14 entries of tomato yellow leaf curl resistant varieties of tomato from BHN, Harris Moran, Hazera, Sakata, Seminis, and the University of Florida IFAS in a replicated trial in comparison with susceptible varieties.
The on-farm trial site is located in Sunnyland south of Immokalee approximately 2 miles south of CR 858 on SR 29 in the same place as last years trial. The entrance to the field is on the east side of the road. Look for the Field Day signs which will direct you to the trial.
Sandwiches and light refreshments will be served. RSVP is requested so that we may ensure provisions for all in attendance. Please share this note with fellow growers and industry representatives who may have an interest in this Tomato Field Day.