Kiwi Beefsteak Tomato, 2008

Kiwi Beefsteak Tomato - My first bite of Kiwi hooked me for life. The flavor is complex - citrusy, sweet and with a rich tomato profile. They are easy to grow and vey juicy. This variety was first listed in Seedsaver Seedsaving Directory in 2008 by Norbert Pikovsky of Pennsylvania. We grow this one out and happy to offer seeds so you can enjoy it too. 

It is resistant to blight and has not had any issues of blossom end rot or other fungal diseases. 

Ready to harvest when soft to the touch and yellow-green steioes. Indeterminate, 80-95 days from transplant. 

Characteristics: 

• Green fruits grow 8-14 oz
• Beefsteak tomato
• Fruit ripens throughout the season
• 80-95 days from transplant

Instructions -

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. 

• Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost
• Germination 7-14 days
• Plant apart 24-36" 
• Support: Cage, stake, or trellis

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