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Delicious produces good yields of gigantic red meaty tomatoes. In 1986, it set the world record for weight, with a giant 7 lb. 12 oz. fruit! The average tomato weighs between 1 and 3 lbs. with very few seeds. This smooth, crack-free, excellent slicer has a delicious flavor. Excellent for salads, tomato juice, and canning.
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, Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |
Open Pollinated (OP) | Yes |
Usage | Canning, Fresh, slicing |
Fruit Color | Red |
Fruit Size | Large (over one pound) |
Seeds Per Pack | 25 |