Tomato 'Purple Russian' Seeds (Naturally Grown)
Ukrainian heirloom that produces delicious purplish, egg-shaped fruits.
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Also known as 'Ukrainian Purple'. First offered by Frederick Ineman of Ravenna, Ohio, who said that the seed came from Ukraine, from their Aunt Irma Henkel in 1980. Delicious purplish, egg-shaped fruits are smooth and perfect. They have no blemishes and have flavor that tops the charts. One of the best varieties for salsa, fresh eating, and preserving. This variety will make market gardeners and chefs happy, as this Ukrainian heirloom is at the top of its class. The plants are very productive; fruit weighs about 6 ounces.
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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; 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 | Canning |
| Fruit Color | Pink, Purple |
| Fruit Size | Medium (under one pound) |
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