Tomato 'Heart of the Bull'

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
Heart
Foliage Color
Medium (under one pound)
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:

Mobile, Alabama

Royal, Arkansas

Pleasanton, California

Sandpoint, Idaho

Lake Providence, Louisiana

Thompson, Pennsylvania

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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CAMINO, CA | September 2012 | positive

We live in Camino, Ca at 3200' with no more than 5 hours of sun. Our plant is 6' with more tomatoes than we can pick. I am going to tr...Read More

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mobile, AL (Zone 8a) | July 2010 | positive

This has been one of my favorite tomato to grow this summer, production has been O.K but not extremely prolific due to the fact that I ha...Read More

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Sandpoint, ID | October 2008 | positive

First time trying this heirloom this year and had great success! Tasty, meaty, and huge tomatoes!

B
Bethelridge, KY (Zone 6a) | December 2004 | neutral

Large, heart-shaped, pink sweet fruit.

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