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The Uptown Funk Tomato is a striking and flavorful mid-season variety created by Blane Horton of Jackson, Mississippi. This indeterminate plant produces gorgeous, round fruits that weigh between 3 to 7 ounces, boasting a captivating appearance with dark purple-brown hues accented by metallic green stripes. These eye-catching tomatoes are as delicious as they are beautiful, with a flavor profile that starts sweet and finishes with a pleasant acidity, offering a well-rounded, tangy-sweet taste.
The Uptown Funk Tomato is highly productive, continuing to yield its stunning fruits until frost with proper care. Its juicy, versatile fruits are perfect for a variety of culinary uses, including salads, salsas, garnishes, and even slicing, especially for larger sizes.
This recent variety is a standout in any garden, combining vibrant aesthetics with exceptional flavor. Whether you're growing it for its unique look or delightful taste, the Uptown Funk Tomato will keep your garden and dishes grooving all season long!
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 | Fresh, salad, Fresh, slicing |
| Fruit Color | Brown, Red-orange, Striped |
| Fruit Size | Medium (under one pound) |
| Seeds Per Pack | 25 |
