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Tomato 'Russian 117'

Lycopersiconlycopersicum

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Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Lycopersicon (ly-koh-PER-see-kon)
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Species
lycopersicum (ly-koh-PER-see-kum)
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Synonym
Height

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Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Sun Exposure
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Danger

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Other Details
Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Fruit Shape
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Fruit Size

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Fruit Colors

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Growing Habit

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Days to Maturity

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Seed Type

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Usage

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Disease Resistance
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Ferment seeds before storing
Leaf Type
Heart
Foliage Color
Medium (under one pound)
Large (over one pound)
Bloom Characteristics
Red
Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Indeterminate
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Pelham, Alabama

San Luis Obispo, California

Galesburg, Michigan

Ozark, Missouri

Arlington, Virginia

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b54red
Dothan, AL | July 2010 | negative

Mine made a large vine with very poor production of small toms between 4 and 8 ounces. It was also plagued by diseases and did not fair...Read More

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SLO_Garden
San Luis Obispo, CA | July 2009 | positive

Russian 117 is a big plant with large, dense red oxheart tomatoes. The flavor is subtle but pleasant and the texture is meaty and creamy ...Read More

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passiflora_pink
Central, AL (Zone 8a) | June 2006 | positive

Grew well in Alabama.

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Farmerdill
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | October 2005 | neutral

A 90 day Russian oxheart.

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