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Sunset's Red Horizon, an exceptional heirloom tomato, originates from Southern Russia. This variety is recognized for its huge, red, 4 to 6-inch, meaty, heart-shaped fruits, which are produced by a robust plant with big leafy foliage and wispy vines. The seeds were introduced to the Western world by Nik Peplenov, who immigrated to the US in 1999, bringing with him his cherished heirloom tomato seeds from the Rostov Don region of Russia, ensuring the preservation and proliferation of this distinctive variety.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
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 | Red |
Fruit Size | Medium (under one pound), Large (over one pound) |
Seeds Per Pack | 25 |