(Solanum lycopersicum) The “ultimate love apple” according to Amy Goldman’s colorful story in The Heirloom Tomato. Nebraskan brides reportedly still receive these seeds as a wedding gift. Listed in the 1983 SSE Yearbook by Dorothy Beiswenger of Crookston, Minnesota. Reliable producer of stunning 4" round fruits with glowing orange skin. Well-balanced flavor. Plants typically grow less than 36" tall, but benefit from staking. Determinate, 85-90 days from transplant.
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START INDOORS
6 weeks before last frost |
GERMINATION
7-14 Days |
PLANT OUTDOORS
24" Apart |
LIGHT
Full Sun |
Green Thumb Tip
Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Tomatoes are sensitive to freezing temperatures, so wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm. Plant in full sun.