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This Russian heirloom tomato, originating from Novorossiyk, Russia, is celebrated for its beauty, aptly earning the name as it produces tomatoes as charming as a rose. These large, rose-pink tomatoes boast an excellent, sweet, full tomato flavor, with an average size of about 12 ounces, but frequently up to 2 lbs.! The meaty flesh of these tomatoes promises a good-sized crop of top-quality produce, making it a preferred choice not only for home gardens but also for market growers due to its visually appealing and deliciously sweet fruits.
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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; 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 | Pink |
Fruit Size | Medium (under one pound), Large (over one pound) |
Seeds Per Pack | 25 |