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An Australian heirloom originally from a cross between Marglobe and Marvel in 1923 and introduced in 1931. Break O’ Day produces 4-8 oz. red globe-shaped fruit with very good acidic flavor. Fruits grow in clusters of 4-6 with a medium to high yield. Fruits are smooth, blemish-free and very juicy, with a light-red interior and many seeds.
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; direct sow after last frost, 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, Drying, Fresh, salad, Fresh, slicing |
Fruit Color | Red |
Fruit Size | Medium (under one pound) |
Seeds Per Pack | 25 |