Tomato 'Giant Syrian'

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
Leaf Type
Standard
Foliage Color
Large (over one pound)
Bloom Characteristics
Pink
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Indeterminate
Regional

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

Des Moines, Iowa

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Carson City, NV | March 2016 | positive

This was one of my favorites in Carson City, Nv in 2015. Big meaty tomatoes on a very healthy vine. One plant yielded over (25) pound+ to...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Nice yields of deep pinkish-red fruits often exceeding one pound. Very meaty, few seeds, excellent flavor. Indeterminate, 80 days from transplant.

M
Des Moines, IA (Zone 5a) | January 2006 | positive

I recieved a Giant Syrian at the 2005 Iowa Round up Trade, it did very well --- hubby couldnt say enough about the big flavorful fruit .....Read More

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