
Details
This variety was introduced in 1937 in the Burgess seed catalog. It is also known as the Italian Tree tomato and is a wonderful tasting pink tomato with firm flesh. This large tomato grows as big as 6 inches across! It has meaty centers with solid divisions and some ruffling. Unsurpassed for canning and slicing. They really are prolific, and they grew taller than any other tomato variety we've trialed! A unique variety indeed.
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 | 15-20 ft. (4.7-6 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 | 80-90 |
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 | Canning, Fresh, slicing |
Fruit Color | Pink |
Fruit Size | Large (over one pound) |
Seeds Per Pack | 25 |