Tomato 'Dobrynya Nikitich' Seeds (Naturally Grown)
$3.50
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GH1229
Dobrynya Nikitich is one of the three famous 'bogatyrs' (Alesha Popovich, Ilya Muromets, and Dobrynya Nikitich) in Russian folklore.
This Russian commercial variety was introduced in the early 2000s. Dobrynya Nikitich is one of the three famous 'bogatyrs' (Alesha Popovich, Ilya Muromets, and Dobrynya Nikitich) in Russian folklore. There are three Russian tomatoes named after each 'bogatyr', and this is one of them. These pink heart-shaped tomatoes remind us of vintage Christmas ornaments. Excellent slicers! Russian Name: Добрыня Никитич
| 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 | 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 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 | Fresh, slicing |
| Fruit Color | Pink |
| Fruit Size | Medium (under one pound) |
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