Tomato 'Orange King'

Lycopersiconlycopersicum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lycopersicon (ly-koh-PER-see-kon)
Species
lycopersicum (ly-koh-PER-see-kum)
Synonym
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Sun Exposure
24-36 in. (60-90 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
Flat/Oblate
Foliage Color
Medium (under one pound)
Bloom Characteristics
Orange
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Determinate
Regional

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

Capistrano Beach, California

Urbandale, Iowa

Ozark, Missouri

Houston, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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Oxford, NS (Zone 5b) | August 2007 | positive

Large, bright orange fruits with good flavour - not too sweet and not too sharp tasting. Perfect for slicing for sandwiches, burgers, et...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2004 | neutral

A 1945 release from the University of New Hampshire, Developed by A. F. Yeager

Peters Seed Research offers a variety from...Read More

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