Tomato 'Ethel Watkins Best'

Lycopersiconlycopersicum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lycopersicon (ly-koh-PER-see-kon)
Species
lycopersicum (ly-koh-PER-see-kum)
Synonym
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Sun Exposure
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Fruit Shape
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Ferment seeds before storing
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Leaf Type
Standard
Foliage Color
Medium (under one pound)
Bloom Characteristics
Red
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Indeterminate
Semi-determinate
Regional

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

Miami, Florida

Fort Worth, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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negative
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(Zone 7b) | April 2006 | positive

From Steve Parton of Melbourne, Australia, 4-6 oz. round-oval dark red fruit, great flavor. Seems to set well in heat. Would probably b...Read More

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