Tomato 'Grandma Mary's Paste'

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
Plum
Foliage Color
Medium (under one pound)
Bloom Characteristics
Red
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Indeterminate
Regional

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

Columbia, Maryland

Galesburg, Michigan

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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M
| April 2010 | positive

I planted this last year with good results. The plant is prolific, and the fruits are delicious fresh or cooked. We used quite a few of t...Read More

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Bethelridge, KY (Zone 6a) | March 2005 | neutral

According to one vendor's description: ".....meaty 6-10 oz. fruits are very early for their size. It produces fruit even during cold summ...Read More

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