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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 |
Red, Striped, Yellow |
| Fruit Size |
Medium (under one pound) |
The Yellow Tulip Tomato is a stunning and unique mid-season variety originating from a private collection in Russia. This indeterminate plant produces tall, vigorous vines with sparse, regular foliage and a high yield of beautifully variegated fruits. The banana-shaped tomatoes weigh between 60-80 grams and grow in clusters of 5-7, adding a striking ornamental quality to the plant.
The fruits are a vibrant yellow-orange color with a captivating red-yellow flame motif on the upper portion, giving them a tulip-like appearance. Even in their unripe green stage, they are visually attractive. Their firm flesh offers a well-balanced sweet and sour flavor with aromatic undertones, making them perfect for fresh eating, salads, and culinary presentations. They are almost seedless, enhancing their appeal for sauces and preserves.