The Seed Savers Exchange - Introduced to SSE in 1991 by R. W. Richardson of New York. Original seed obtained through a swap with a West Virginia gardener. Productive plants loaded with 7" long red paste tomatoes. Rich full flavor and few seeds. Excellent for processing, especially good for salsa. Indeterminate, 85 days from transplant. ±10,700 seeds/oz.
Characteristics:
Bright red fruits grow to 7 inches long
Flavorful flesh with few seeds
Excellent for processing, especially good for salsa
Very productive
Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season
85 days from transplant
50 seeds in packet
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 weeks before the last frost
Germination 7-14 days
Plant apart 24-36"
Support: Cage, stake, or trellis
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