Variety characteristics:

• 596 Slivovaya Kaplya F1, whose Russian name translates as 'Plum Drop,' is a productive midseason hybrid with a moderately compact, semi-determinate growth habit. Plants generally reach approximately 3.3 feet outdoors and may grow to nearly 5 feet in a greenhouse. Heavy clusters of small plum- to pear-shaped tomatoes ripen from green to a brilliant yellow-orange, while the shoulders develop dramatic purple anthocyanin pigmentation in direct sunlight. Fruits weigh approximately 1.1 to 1.4 oz and have firm, juicy flesh with a pleasantly sweet flavor followed by a distinctive savory, slightly spicy finish. This vigorous and adaptable variety can be grown in garden beds, greenhouses, or large containers. Provide support and train plants to two or three main stems for convenient management and harvesting. Especially attractive in fresh salads, appetizers, garnishes, and mixed-color tomato platters.