Tomato 'Bordo'

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
Standard
Foliage Color
Medium (under one pound)
Bloom Characteristics
Green
Red
Brown
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Indeterminate
Regional

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

Tullahoma, Tennessee

Fort Worth, Texas

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
Sort By:
Sort By:
N
Tullahoma, TN | August 2009 | positive

Large productive plant with fantastic baseball sized fruit. The flavor is unbelievably good. Fruit tends to crack a little with the Tenne...Read More

S
S
(Zone 7b) | June 2006 | positive

Good flavor and texture. Russet/brown/dark coloration w/olive green shoulders. Very seedy and juicy.

Visually appealing...Read More

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

".....olive and metallic-like russet skins surrond sweet garnet and purple flesh. Fruits average around 8 oz. Very productive."

Featured
Corn Earworm Moth
(Helicoverpa zea)
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
(Pheucticus ludovicianus)
Featured
Corn Earworm Moth
(Helicoverpa zea)
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
(Pheucticus ludovicianus)