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A new variety was created by Merlyn and Mary Ann Niedens. Yielding heavy crops on 4-6 ft. plants, the Illini Star tomato offers deep red fruits that boast an excellent flavor profile, good disease- and split-resistance, making it highly recommended for both market growers and home gardeners. The abundance of deep red fruits with their sweet flavor makes the Illini Star a great option for canning, while also being delicious when eaten fresh off the vine. With its robust resistance to common garden challenges, the Illini Star tomato rightfully earns its reputation as a standout variety, underscoring its status as a genuine 'star' in any garden setting.
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 | Canning, Fresh, salad, Fresh, slicing |
| Fruit Color | Red |
| Fruit Size | Medium (under one pound) |
| Seeds Per Pack | 25 |
