This year I planted 4 plants from last year's seed. This was an exceptionally cool and rainy summer here in Chicago. I'm guessi...Read Moreng that's why these plants were very late even blooming, let alone setting tomatoes. Only one plant just managed to somewhat ripen three tomatoes, and that was in October. But those tomatoes were big and beautiful. And they didn't taste half bad for having finished ripening after they were picked. It's my source of seed for next year.
It's my guess for now that this is a tomato developed in a very hot country, and it needs hot summers to do well.
Mine were earlier than the 80 days mentioned in this listing. And when the seeds were given to me they were labeled as "Rouge de Iraq", b...Read Moreut I am sure that they are the same Tomato.
This is one Tomato that has a flavor all it's own. I normally do not describe flavors but this one seemed to not have a hint of acid, was sweet and had a unique texture. I only had one plant this year and it was in a partially shaded spot, I plan to grow it again next year in a better location and see what it can really do.
This year I planted 4 plants from last year's seed. This was an exceptionally cool and rainy summer here in Chicago. I'm guessi...Read More
Mine were earlier than the 80 days mentioned in this listing. And when the seeds were given to me they were labeled as "Rouge de Iraq", b...Read More