Solanum lycopersicum

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.

Exserted Tiger Tomato was submitted to the Open Source Seed Initiative by plant breeder William Schlegel.

Seeds grown by Titbout's Seeds in Missoula, Montana.

30 seeds.

Directions: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost and transplant out after...or do like William Schlegel and try direct-seeding! William recommends direct-seeding up to 20 days before your expected last frost date, or within 5 days after your last frost. In his experience, the young seedlings will survive a frost if they have just emerged from the soil. If transplanting, bury past first set of leaves, add eggshells to soil for calcium, and provide support.