Description
Solanum lycopersicum
This sweet, citrusy li'l number makes you think you're eating lemon meringue pie!
Delicious large, pale yellow cherry with plenty of sweetness and a nice citrusy kick. Prolific plants yield over a long period. A joy in salads or just to snack fresh off the vine!
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.
Indeterminate. Open-pollinated.
Seeds grown by Earthly Delights Farm in Boise, Idaho and Rich Felton in Rawlins, Wyoming.
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 |
70 |