Tomato 'Schimmeig Striped Hollow'

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
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
Ferment seeds before storing
Leaf Type
Standard
Foliage Color
Medium (under one pound)
Bloom Characteristics
Gold
Orange
Red-orange
Striped
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Indeterminate
Regional

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

Roseland, California

Benton, Kentucky

Traverse City, Michigan

Carmel, New York

Vinton, Ohio

Molalla, Oregon

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
4
neutrals
0
negative
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Traverse City, MI (Zone 5a) | May 2011 | positive

The confusion may be due to the fact that there are TWO striped cavern tomatoes. Both bred by the same man. 'Schimmeig Creg Striped Caver...Read More

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(Zone 7b) | September 2007 | neutral

Hybidized by Tom Wagner in the 70's. According to Tom, Schimmeig Stoo means Striped Hollow in the Gaelic/Norse language of his grandfath...Read More

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Sonoma County, CA (Zone 8b) | February 2007 | neutral

The fruit is striking with the bell pepper shape and pretty stripes. But like others, I found the flavor to be bland.

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Bethelridge, KY (Zone 6a) | December 2004 | neutral

Stuffing type, bright red with orange stripes running down it's sides. Thick walls and hollow seed cavity.

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Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | July 2002 | neutral

These hollow tomatoes are shaped just like a bell pepper.The seeds are held under the stem in a ball and when the top is cut off,the seed...Read More

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