
Details
The Ussuri Tiger (AKA Tiger Ussuriyskiy) Tomato is a stunning and hardy variety originating from Russia, prized for its beauty, productivity, and resilience. This indeterminate tomato features vibrant orange-yellow skin adorned with anthocyanin splashes on the shoulders, often accompanied by tiger-like stripes radiating down the fruit, creating a truly eye-catching appearance.
The fruits range in size from slicers to small beefsteaks, offering juicy flesh with a delightful, well-balanced flavor. Not only is this variety flavorful but it is also packed with health benefits thanks to its elevated anthocyanin levels, which contribute to its unique coloration.
A vigorous and productive plant, the Tiger Ussuriyskiy thrives in various conditions, demonstrating excellent resistance to early and late blight and performing well even in cooler temperatures.
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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 | Fresh, salad, Fresh, slicing |
Fruit Color | Black, Brown, Striped, Yellow |
Fruit Size | Medium (under one pound) |
Seeds Per Pack | 25 |