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An heirloom from the western part of New York State, originally from Italy. This variety was first offered in the Seed Savers 1991 Yearbook by Maureen Conway, NY who received the original seed from an 87 year-old Italian gardener in the Finger Lakes area of New York State, who was a true seed saver and grew this variety for many years. He received the seed from a friend who brought them from Italy many years earlier.
These compact determinate plants produce high yields of red plum/pear shaped fruit, 1-3 oz. each, with firm dry flesh and few seeds. Their flavor is very good and sweet. Great for canning, sauces, salsas and pastes.
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 | 36-48 in. (90-120 cm) |
| 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 | Determinate |
| 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 |
| Open Pollinated (OP) | Yes |
| Usage | Canning, Fresh, salad |
| Fruit Color | Red |
| Fruit Size | Medium (under one pound) |
| Seeds Per Pack | 15 |
