Description
Solanum lycopersicum
Early-ripening slicer that gets moving in cool temps, setting fruit before it’s too hot.
DETERMINATE. This excellent early-flowering and early-maturing slicer was developed by Dr. James Baggett at OSU in the 1980s as a reliable producer in cooler climates. It produces lots of 3-4” round, red fruits on compact plants that grow well in large containers. In hotter climates, this early flower set means fruits can get pollinated before high temps hit and the blossoms drop. Remarkably good flavor considering its trad appearance.
Tomatoes are native to northwestern South America and by at least 500 BC they had been domesticated and were being cultivated as far north as modern-day Mexico, enjoyed by Aztec and other civilizations. They spread to Europe and the Caribbean through the Spanish colonizers, where they became staple parts of the food culture in many European countries as well.
Seeds grown by Affinity Farm in Moscow, Idaho.
30 Seeds.
Directions: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost and transplant out after. Bury past first set of leaves, add eggshells to soil for calcium, and provide support.
|
Planting Depth |
Seed Spacing |
Days to Germination |
Days to Maturity |
|
¼” |
2’ |
5-10 |
60 |