Tomato 'Andes Horn'

Lycopersiconlycopersicum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lycopersicon (ly-koh-PER-see-kon)
Species
lycopersicum (ly-koh-PER-see-kum)
Synonym
Spacing
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
Pear
Heart
Foliage Color
Medium (under one pound)
Bloom Characteristics
Red-orange
Red
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Indeterminate
Regional

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

Dearborn, Michigan

Port Elizabeth, New Jersey

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
3
neutrals
0
negative
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C
(Zone 8a) | September 2013 | positive

This is a magnificent tomato whose qualities for eating and processing have already been commented upon. What I find irresistible apart f...Read More

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Dearborn, MI | September 2009 | positive

I grew this tomato this year, obtaining the seed from Tomatofest under the name Andes. Could find the seeds under the names given above....Read More

G
(Zone 7a) | August 2008 | positive

This is a delicious tomato with an elongated shape and thick walls. It's good for paste and sauce as well as eating in a salad. The flavo...Read More

J
Pittsburgh, PA (Zone 6b) | July 2006 | neutral

Originally from the Andes Mountains, it is suitable for high altitude areas. The shape is like a cow horn and around seven inches long.

P
(Zone 8a) | January 2006 | neutral

This is a very popular tomato here in France. It's known as 'Cornu des Andes' which translates as 'Horn of the Andes' - an obvious refere...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | September 2005 | neutral

3 X 6 in. true-red, long, squarish fruits. The flesh is meaty, and full-bodied, with a great balance of subtle flavors. The fruits fall o...Read More

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