Quick Summary of Stump of the World (Pen Mira)
- 🌍 Origin: This is the famous American heirloom from the Ben Quisenberry collection! In the Russian tomato community, it circulates under the direct literal translation “Pen Mira” (Stump of the World). It’s fascinating to see how highly regarded this US classic is among Russian growers.
- 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate (tall), reaching about 1.6m (5.2 ft). It is a classic Potato Leaf (PL) variety. Growers recommend planting it in the sunniest spot available for the best results.
- 🍅 Fruit Characteristics: Medium to large pink beefsteaks. When fully ripe or slightly overripe, they take on a deep, dark pink/crimson hue. The flesh is dense, meaty, and features small seed cavities with very few seeds.
- 👅 Flavor: Universally praised. A rich, sweet, old-fashioned classic tomato flavor with just the right amount of acidity.
- ⏳ Maturity: Mid-late to late season.
An indeterminate slicing variety, closer to late-season. The leaf type is potato leaf (PL). It’s better to plant this variety in a sunny spot. The fruits are pink beefsteaks, medium and large in size.
Unfortunately, I realized too late that I hadn’t taken photos of the early tomatoes of this variety, so the photos show fruits from the final late trusses.
The flavor of the fruits ranged from very good to excellent. The yield is slightly above average. I will definitely be repeating this variety!
Admin note: The discussion regarding the accuracy of the translated name has been moved to the “Neves Azorean Red” (translated as Azorean Canopy) thread.
A good variety, I liked it, tasty, and the yield is good 👍. Thanks to Lena for the seeds 🙏.
Seeds were from ElenaN 🌸, received them at a seed-swap meetup. It’s highly productive 📈, tasty, and what a name! 👍😄
It is guaranteed a spot on my permanent grow list (a keeper) 😊.
Indeterminate, the bush is 1.6m (5.2 ft) tall. Leaf is potato type (PL). The fruits are roundish, dark pink, and the slightly overripe ones were crimson, with bright crimson, incredibly tender flesh. The seed cavities are small, very few seeds. Tasty, sweet with a nice tomato acidity. Highly recommended for lovers of tasty classic tomatoes.
