
Details
These seeds were originally given to Roy Barlow of Shelbyville, KY by a friend who had smuggled them out of Japan following World War II. Roy planted the seeds each year after that. The variety, which started out as a “straggly looking weed” was developed into a healthy, disease resistant potato leaf plant. The tomatoes were so tasty, they became the main crop in his produce business. Mr. Barlow just called them his “Jap” tomatoes. His granddaughter, Brita Barlow, has been saving the seeds of this variety to keep her dad’s legacy alive. This tomato is a worthy legacy! Large meaty pinks, with an outstanding flavor. Brita calls them “the taste of summer.”
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
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; 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 | Fresh, salad, Fresh, slicing |
Fruit Color | Pink |
Fruit Size | Medium (under one pound), Large (over one pound) |
Seeds Per Pack | 25 |