Variety characteristics:

• 552 Adora iz RAF is a distinctive collector beefsteak tomato from the Eastern European seed trade, associated with the Raf-type tomato group. Vigorous, sturdy plants reach approximately 5.5 to 5.6 ft tall and produce large, flattened fruits with broad shoulders. The smooth, glossy skin ripens to a rich chocolate-brown color while retaining deep green shoulders and subtle green striping. Fruits commonly weigh approximately 7.1 to 17.3 oz, depending on seed line and growing conditions. The dense, juicy flesh has a sweet, full-bodied flavor and a firm yet pleasant texture. This midseason tomato is well suited to fresh slicing, salads, sandwiches, and specialty tomato platters.