Tomato 'Novikov's Giant'

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)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Sun Exposure
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
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
Beefsteak
Foliage Color
Medium (under one pound)
Large (over one pound)
Bloom Characteristics
Pink
Red
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Indeterminate
Regional

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

Elgin, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Evansville, IN (Zone 6b) | November 2007 | positive

The classification of this cultivar as "potato leaf" may be premature or at least nead a bit of modification as many growers have grown w...Read More

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(Zone 7b) | July 2007 | positive

Great flavor, moderate productivity. Very dark pink fruits, almost raspberry red.

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| February 2007 | positive

Midseason to mid-late, indet. potato leaf, extreamely vigorous plant with an excellent yield of tasty pink-red ribbed beefsteak 200-1000g...Read More

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