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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 |
Red |
| Fruit Size |
Medium (under one pound) |
Cosmonaut Volkov is a tomato variety that truly takes the taste experience to new heights with its rich, deep, balanced blend of sweet and tangy flavors. The indeterminate plants of this variety produce generously sized fruits, typically 2–3 inches in diameter. These slightly squat, deep orange/red tomatoes are noted for their green-tinged shoulders and bright red interiors, offering a taste sensation unique to heirlooms.
Originating from Ukraine, Cosmonaut Volkov Tomatoes are named in honor of Vladislav Volkov, a Russian astronaut who tragically perished during a space mission. The variety was selected by Mikhailovich Maslov, a Russian space engineer turned passionate gardener, who regarded it as one of the best in his garden. It's a fitting tribute to Volkov's spirit of adventure and exploration.
