Tomato 'Copia'

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

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

Pelham, Alabama

Oakland, California

Simi Valley, California

Urbandale, Iowa

Inez, Kentucky

River, Kentucky

Ridley Park, Pennsylvania

Lipan, Texas

Sandy, Utah

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Rancho Santa Rita, TX (Zone 8a) | March 2011 | positive

Copia is an open pollinated cross between two popular tomato varieties, Marvel Stripe and Green Zebra.

A mid-sized slicin...Read More

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Biggs, KY (Zone 6a) | March 2009 | positive

I grew this tomato last year and was very happy with it. It is a very good producer. The fruit is large, juicy and has a delicate, delici...Read More

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Oakland, CA | September 2008 | neutral

I loved the bi-color nature of this tomato...very striking. The flavor was only average and juicier than I prefer. It grew surprisingly...Read More

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Oxford, NS (Zone 5b) | August 2006 | positive

I really enjoy this tomato - not only does it have a stunning appearance but I find that it is also very flavourful. The inside has a lo...Read More

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

An 85 day cross between Green Zebra and Marvel Stripe.

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