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Tomato 'Illini Star' Seeds (Certified Organic)

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.

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$3.50
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Details

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