DESCRIPTION
This one has it all: Large size, bears early, delicious flavor and highly disease resistant! 12-16 oz., mostly blemish-free, globe-shaped red fruits are borne early summer to frost and will set fruit in cool, wet weather. Its old-time, rich tomato flavor can't be beat. Widely adaptable. Drought and heat tolerant. Requires staking or cages.
CLASSIFICATIONS
HYBRID
Created from a controlled method of pollination in which the pollen of two different species or varieties is crossed by human intervention. Typical F1 varieties are deliberately created to breed a desired trait. Gardeners who use hybrid plant varieties usually purchase new seed every year, however, over several years the seed could eventually be used for open pollination
INDETERMINATE
Indeterminates produce plants as large as you will allow them to grow. They have many widely spaced branches, numerous suckers, and produce tomatoes all season long. These are the varieties that can be manipulated in all sorts of fashion to make the plants conform to your needs.
VEGETABLE SEED AND PLANTING GUIDE
Direct Seed (100 Ft.) | Distance Apart In Row After Thinning | Space Between Rows | Planting Depth |
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1/2 Oz. | 24-72" | 36-84" | 1/4-1/2" |
* This is an estimated guide. Conditions may vary considerably due to location.
ESTIMATED DAYS TO MATURITY
73 days
APPROXIMATE SEED COUNT
- 11,500 per Oz.
- 184,000 per Lb.
DISEASE RESISTANCE OR TOLERANCE
Alternaria Stem Canker
Fusarium Wilt(Race 1)
Fusarium Wilt(Race 1,2)
Root Knot Nematode
Stemphylium(Gray Leaf Spot)
Tobacco Mosaic Virus
Verticillium Wilt
COMPANIONS
- Asparagus
- Carrot
- Celery
- Cucumber
- Onion
- Parsley
- Pepper
ALLIES
- Basil repels flies and mosquitos, improves growth and flavor
- Bee Balm, chives and mint improve health and flavor
- Borage deters tomato worm, improves growth and flavor
- Dill (until mature) improves growth and flavor, but once mature, it stunts tomato growth
- Marigold deters nematodes
- Pot marigold deters tomato worm and general garden pests
ENEMIES
- Corn and tomato are attacked by the same worm
- Mature dill retards tomato growth
- Kohlrabi stunts tomato growth
- Potatoes and tomatoes are attacked by the same blight