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Tomato 'Black and Red Boar'

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

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Sun Exposure

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

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

Usage

Disease Resistance

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Leaf Type

Standard

Foliage Color

Medium (under one pound)

Bloom Characteristics

Green

Red

Striped

Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Indeterminate

Regional

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

Westbrook, Connecticut

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DonShirer

Westbrook, CT (Zone 6a) | August 2012 | positive

I tend to agree with Tatiana's comments, but would say "good" not "superb" taste. My plants barely reached 5 ft. tall.

Online_Lux

Saint Joseph, MI (Zone 6a) | October 2011 | neutral

"Silvery green with red striping bicolored fruit. 3-5 ounces with deep chocolate/maroon flesh. Superbly balanced complex taste. Medium he...Read More

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