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Banjan Roomii

Only one seed germinated in the 'Banjan Roomii' tray.

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Banjan Roomii

Origin:
Kabul, Afghanistan

USDA/ARS-GRIN
PI 140160

Close-up photo of the transplant.

The small transplant will be grown in a container: 5/30/2008

Container View: 6/06/2008

First Flower Buds

Container View: 6/21/2008

Container View: 7/02/2008

A 'Greenie' Begins: 7/02/2008

Greenie?
 'Greenie' is a descriptive term used by online tomato enthusiasts to describe immature fruit.

Ripe Fruit on the Plant: 8/12/2008

Ripe Fruit of Tomato Banjan Roomii: 8/12/2008

Cross-section View: 8/12/2008

What's that crack on the top of the tomato?

'Cracking' can occur during hot and rainy weather following a dry period; the inside of the tomato grows faster than the outside causing the tomato to crack.

Learn More:

Cracking Photos at
UC Davis.

Heat Stress on Vegetables at ACES.

This Afghani tomato produces bright red beefsteaks, most up to eight ounces. Banjan Roomii is a delicious, sweet tomato and is fine tasting for salad or sandwich; it is a good cropper too.