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Characterized by their tangy flavor, these paste or stuffer-type tomatoes are noteworthy for their thick skin and later harvest time. Bred by Tom Wagner, the Chile Verde Tomato is a rare variety, somewhat challenging to grow for seed production, thus making it a limited-supply offering. This indeterminate, regular-leaf tomato is specifically classified as a paste tomato due to its low water content, making it ideal for cooking and processing. Additionally, it's lower in acid compared to standard slicer tomatoes. The elongated fruits typically reach a width of about 2 inches and a length of about 3 inches, perfect for a variety of culinary uses. The Chile Verde Tomato's distinct characteristics and rarity make it a prized and intriguing variety for tomato enthusiasts and gardeners.
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Additional Info
Botanical Name | Lycopersicon lycopersicum |
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Life Cycle | Annual |
Min. Time to Germinate | 5 Days |
Max. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
Growing Height | 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) |
Plant Spacing | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
Hardiness | N/A |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Danger | Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested |
Growth Habit | Indeterminate |
Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
Days to Harvest | 70-80 |
Propagation Methods | From herbaceous stem cuttings, From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds, Ferment seeds before storing |
Open Pollinated (OP) | Yes |
Usage | Canning, Fresh, salad, Fresh, slicing |
Fruit Color | Green, Lime green |
Fruit Size | Medium (under one pound) |
Seeds Per Pack | 25 |