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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 |
Orange, Red-orange, Striped, Yellow |
| Fruit Size |
Medium (under one pound) |
The Plan 9 From Outer Space Tomato is a captivating mid-season, indeterminate beefsteak variety that combines stunning visuals with exceptional flavor. Discovered in 2014 by Remy Rotella of The Sample Seed Shop in New York, this variety originated from a packet of Solar Flare Tomatoes. Its name is a playful nod to the cult classic sci-fi movie "Plan 9 from Outer Space."
Starting with a golden-yellow exterior and green stripes, the fruits develop into a deep orange with vibrant red streaks when fully mature. The interior features juicy, golden-orange flesh with a red-pink center, delivering a delightful sweet-tart flavor that starts fruity and sweet, followed by a subtle acidity for balance.