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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 |
Canning, Fresh, salad, Fresh, slicing |
| Fruit Color |
Green, Lime green |
| Fruit Size |
Medium (under one pound) |
Characterized by their tangy flavor, these paste or stuffer-type tomatoes are noteworthy for their thick skin and later harvest time. Bred by Tom Wagner, the Chile Verde Tomato is a rare variety, somewhat challenging to grow for seed production, thus making it a limited-supply offering. This indeterminate, regular-leaf tomato is specifically classified as a paste tomato due to its low water content, making it ideal for cooking and processing. Additionally, it's lower in acid compared to standard slicer tomatoes. The elongated fruits typically reach a width of about 2 inches and a length of about 3 inches, perfect for a variety of culinary uses. The Chile Verde Tomato's distinct characteristics and rarity make it a prized and intriguing variety for tomato enthusiasts and gardeners.
