Ukrainian Purple Tomato

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(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.