Tomato 'Taxi'

Lycopersiconlycopersicum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lycopersicon (ly-koh-PER-see-kon)
Species
lycopersicum (ly-koh-PER-see-kum)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Sun Exposure
18-24 in. (45-60 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
Ferment seeds before storing
Leaf Type
Standard
Foliage Color
Medium (under one pound)
Bloom Characteristics
Yellow
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Determinate
Regional

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

Maumelle, Arkansas

West Sacramento, California

Moscow, Idaho

Benton, Kentucky

Silver Spring, Maryland

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Clarkfield, Minnesota

Mapleton, North Dakota

Portland, Oregon

Scio, Oregon

King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Fort Worth, Texas

Liberty Hill, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
6
neutrals
2
negatives
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Trois-Rivieres, QC | July 2011 | negative

I picked my first taxi yesterday and was a bit disappointed. Not as flavorful as I would have hoped. The color is beautiful though. Very ...Read More

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Brandy Station, VA | August 2009 | negative

My Yellow Taxi plant was extremely flimsy. Even with it caged, it was too weak to support the tomatoes. I have several different tomato p...Read More

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Silver Spring, MD | July 2009 | neutral

The plant sets fruit very early. I had a number of tomatoes on the vine in May. But that did not equate to an early harvest. The first...Read More

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Maumelle, AR | June 2009 | positive

This is an incredible plant! It is thriving well in the wide ranging Arkansas weather. It sets it fruit very early. Mine has about thirty...Read More

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Mapleton, ND | February 2009 | positive

Bright yellow mid-sized fruit.Somewhat odd shapes.Grew well for me and since it is open polinated,I kept some seed to try again this coming year.

B
scio, oregon, OR (Zone 8a) | August 2008 | positive

Grows well here in the Willamette Valley. I actually like the mild taste.

J
Portland, OR | September 2006 | neutral

Grows well in Portland. Very early producer (4th of July) but with a muted flavor. Good in soups and herbed tomato salads.

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(Zone 7b) | March 2006 | neutral

Very early. Compact plants that work well in containers. Kind of bland.

C
Audubon, PA (Zone 6b) | January 2005 | neutral

Taxi is bland tasting. I prefer Lemon Boy for yellow tomatoes.

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Cambridge, MA | April 2003 | neutral

Okay for short seasons.

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Olympia, WA (Zone 8b) | October 2002 | positive

Taxi is early and full flavored, an excellent choice for the Pacific Northwest. Friends and family tried it and it was definitely a hit. ...Read More

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Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | August 2002 | neutral

Very early here in West KY,Taxi has uniform,unblemished fruit.It just has a bland taste when compared with other OP varieties. I know tha...Read More

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