(Solanum lycopersicum) Brought from Germany in the late 1800s by the family of Joseph J. Bratka of Elmwood Park, New Jersey. Smooth, round 4-5 ounce blemish-free fruits with cherry red flesh. Very good flavor. Healthy plants and foliage, does well in humid areas. Indeterminate, 75 days from transplant.
START INDOORS 6 weeks before last frost | GERMINATION 7-14 Days | PLANT OUTDOORS 24-36" Apart | SUPPORT Cage, stake or trellis |
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.