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Tomato 'Mexico'

Lycopersiconlycopersicum

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Family

Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Lycopersicon (ly-koh-PER-see-kon)

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Species

lycopersicum (ly-koh-PER-see-kum)

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Height

Unknown - Tell us

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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

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

Usage

Disease Resistance

Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds

Ferment seeds before storing

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Leaf Type

Beefsteak

Foliage Color

Medium (under one pound)

Large (over one pound)

Bloom Characteristics

Pink

Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Indeterminate

Regional

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

Pelham, Alabama

San Jose, California

Miami, Florida

Bethelridge, Kentucky

Jonesville, South Carolina

Elgin, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Houston, Texas(2 reports)

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lssfishhunter

Jonesville, SC (Zone 7b) | June 2023 | positive

The best big open pollinated variety that I have found that meets my requirements.

KCorley

Houston, TX | June 2012 | negative

Fruits were beautifully-colored red with ridges along the shoulder. Unfortunately, they were somewhat tough, with flavor that was very c...Read More

Wustenfuchs

Modesto, CA (Zone 9a) | April 2011 | positive

Plants did wonderful here. Very large tasty tomatoes, and very productive.

passiflora_pink

Central, AL (Zone 8a) | July 2008 | positive

Thick, meaty flavorful tomatoes with few seeds...Perfect for a sandwich or any generall purpose.

Big_Red

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

Tasty, one lb.+ pink fruit from Mexico.

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