Mannon’s Majesty Tomato Seeds WV ’23 Non-hybrid Tomato (30 seeds)

This tomato is a brand-new release from West Virginia University’s professor emeritus Mannon Gallegly and seeds are in very short supply! However, since this variety is non-hybrid without any patents, WVU graciously offered seeds to me and other gardeners across the state.This tomato, the WV ’23 is the final variety in a trilogy of disease-resistant varieties beginning with the WV 63, released in 1963, continuing with the WV ’17 or Mountaineer Delight, and finally including ‘Mannon’s Majesty’. It has a wide disease resistance including late blight, verticillium wilt, fusarium wilt, and most uniquely, septoria leaf spot. These are common diseases in the Appalachian region and this tomato has increased septoria leaf spot resistance over the Mountaineer Delight, but is otherwise similar.Most importantly, this tomato is not only disease resistant, but it tastes great, with a rich flavor and perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. In my limited trials this year, it survived drought conditions and many pests better than both the WV 63 or Mountaineer Delight, and continued to bear into October. Truly impressive!This tomato also represents the generosity and passion of plant breeders like Dr. Gallegly, who seeks to help the citizens of the world by providing improved varieties freely. Mannon is more than 100 years old, yet continues his work. The story was covered by the Washington Post //www.washingtonpost.com/home/2024/06/15/mannon-gallegly-blight-resistant-tomato/72 days from transplant to harvest. Seeds produced in Morgantown, WV. Germination 97% 10-7-2024. 30 seeds