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| Botanical Name |
Lycopersicon lycopersicum |
| Seeds Per Pack |
25 |
| Life Cycle |
Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate |
5 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate |
10 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds |
1/4 in. |
| When to Sow |
Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height |
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) |
| Plant Spacing |
24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Hardiness |
N/A |
| Sun Exposure |
Full Sun |
| Danger |
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested |
| Growth Habit |
Indeterminate |
| Soil pH Requirements |
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Days to Harvest |
70-80 |
| Propagation Methods |
From herbaceous stem cuttings, From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting |
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds, Ferment seeds before storing |
| Open Pollinated (OP) |
Yes |
| Usage |
Fresh, salad, Fresh, slicing |
| Fruit Color |
Yellow |
| Fruit Size |
Small (grape/cherry varieties) |
Galapagos Island is a wild tomato species from the Galapagos, prized for its tough, coastal grit and its steady clusters of tiny currant to cherry-sized fruits that ripen from yellow to a warm orange glow. Vigorous, shrubby indeterminate plants can sprawl and get tall; they set loads of fruit and often start ripening in about 70 days from transplant. Expect a bright, sweet tomato pop with a tangy edge; pick them a bit riper for the fullest flavor. This variety is noted for handling poor soils and even some salinity better than most tomatoes, making it a fun choice for challenging garden spots. Snack them straight from the vine, scatter them over salads, or roast them to concentrate their sweetness into little bursts of sunshine.