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Tomato 'Bush 506'

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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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Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Sun Exposure

15-18 in. (38-45 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

Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds

Ferment seeds before storing

Leaf Type

Standard

Foliage Color

Medium (under one pound)

Bloom Characteristics

Red

Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Determinate

Regional

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

Elgin, Texas

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Suze_

(Zone 7b) | June 2008 | neutral

Plants got about 2 to 2.5 ft for me, but then plants generally get taller than avg in my garden. Super productive, fair flavor.

Farmerdill

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

A 1961 cultivar from the University of Argentina and sold by Gleckers Seedmen.

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