Tomato 'Old Ivory Egg' Seeds (Naturally Grown)
$3.50
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SKU
GH0206
An heirloom well named as the plant produces good yields of egg shaped tomatoes.
An heirloom well named as its fruit is the size, shape and approximate color of a chicken's egg. Pale, ivory, fruit eventually turns creamy-yellow and has a mild sweet flavor. This interesting and unusual tomato is excellent for salads, platters, salsa and gourmet dishes.
| 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, Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |
| Open Pollinated (OP) | Yes |
| Usage | Fresh, salad |
| Fruit Color | Creamy white |
| Fruit Size | Medium (under one pound) |
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