(Solanum lycopersicum) (aka Purple Russian) Original stock of this variety came from Irma Henkel in the Ukraine. Plum shaped fruits are 3-4" long and weigh 6 ounces, generally crack-free. Great flavor, sweet and meaty. Plants are very productive. Indeterminate, 80 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.