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This early tomato variety captured attention with its exceptional sweet flavor and enigmatic history, becoming a standout at our summer tomato tasting. The saladette-sized fruits, about 2 inches across, form in clusters and are a visual delight with their rich, dusky mahogany red hue. This color uniquely positions them between a regular red tomato and the deeper shades of "black" tomatoes. Each fruit, weighing between 3 to 5 ounces, ripens into a deep red-black color, embodying the allure of a truly excellent tomato.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Lycopersicon lycopersicum |
|---|---|
| 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 | Fresh, salad, Fresh, slicing |
| Fruit Color | Black, Brown, Red |
| Fruit Size | Small (grape/cherry varieties), Medium (under one pound) |
| Seeds Per Pack | 25 |
