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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 |
Pink, Red |
| Fruit Size |
Medium (under one pound) |
Bali is a rare heirloom from the island of Bali, Indonesia, prized for its heavy clusters of deeply ribbed, oval to slightly flattened mini beefsteak tomatoes in marbled rose pink to rosy red, sometimes so corrugated they look almost brainlike. Compact, heavily branching indeterminate plants often reach about 3 to 4 feet tall. They start early and keep producing steadily through the season. Fruits are commonly 2 to 3 inches across with a strong aroma and a lively tang that leans acidic with a spicy edge. That bold flavor really shines in cooked dishes like sauces, roasts, and stews, and it is also a fun slicer for anyone who loves a zippy tomato.