WV '63 status OP or heirloom?

WVTomatoMan · February 27, 2013

WV '63 is an OP (open pollinated) tomato that was developed by Dr. Mannon Gallegly (WVU) to commemorate West Viginia's centennial (100th anniversary of WV becoming a state). One of the breeding goals was to create a disease tolerant tomato that would address the diseases that affected various areas of the state.

This marks the 50th anniversary of that release. I would like to get a feel as to whether folks think it should be referred to an heirloom now that it is 50 years old.

So what do you think OP or heirloom for WV '63?

Randy

February 27, 2013	#1
WVTomatoMan Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: West Virginia - Zone 6 Posts: 594	WV '63 status OP or heirloom? WV '63 is an OP (open pollinated) tomato that was developed by Dr. Mannon Gallegly (WVU) to commemorate West Viginia's centennial (100th anniversary of WV becoming a state). One of the breeding goals was to create a disease tolerant tomato that would address the diseases that affected various areas of the state. This marks the 50th anniversary of that release. I would like to get a feel as to whether folks think it should be referred to an heirloom now that it is 50 years old. So what do you think OP or heirloom for WV '63? Randy