Variety characteristics:

• 977 Malachite Elf Tomato is a tall midseason variety with excellent fruit set and medium-large fruits weighing about 7-12.3 oz each. Fruits are beautifully heart-shaped to slightly pear-heart shaped, with a malachite-green base brushed in yellow, pink, and soft red tones. When sliced, the flesh shows attractive tricolor shades of green, gold, and rose. Texture is tender and smooth, with a sweet flavor, fruity aroma, and berry-like notes. This delicious salad tomato is ideal for fresh slicing, colorful salads, specialty gardens, and market displays.