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Russian commercial variety introduced in 2009. Its "BLIZNETSY - Близнецы" name means "Gemini" (zodiac sign), it is one of the varieties composing the collection "tomato horoscope". There is another variety named Gemini circulating in North America which is totally different, hence the importance of keeping the original names to avoid any confusion. Big fruit with heart-shaped tendency, even plum of 8-18 oz. with a shaded pink color. Dense multi-located flesh containing few seeds, sweet and fragrant flavor. Average yield, good shelf-life.
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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 | Pink |
| Fruit Size | Medium (under one pound), Large (over one pound) |
| Seeds Per Pack | 25 |
