Tomato 'Summer Cider'

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)
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
Beefsteak
Foliage Color
Medium (under one pound)
Large (over one pound)
Bloom Characteristics
Gold
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Indeterminate
Regional

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

Los Angeles, California

Tishomingo, Mississippi

Elgin, Texas

Liberty Hill, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Los Angeles, CA | August 2013 | positive

This was the first year in a while that tomatoes have done well in Los Angeles, at least for me, and it's been such a good one. I made a...Read More

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| June 2012 | positive

A Brandywine type Tomato, not quite as tasty but very prolific and reliable. Well worth growing.

E
Elkhart, KS | March 2010 | positive

A very nice variety. Although not related the best description is a "Brandywine type" in my opinion.

S
S
(Zone 7b) | July 2007 | positive

Summer Cider has no actual relationship to the Brandywines; the information provided on the Amishland Seeds site implying that it's a "Br...Read More

F
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | August 2005 | neutral

A large apricot colored Brandy wine type.

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