Description
Tomato Rio Grande is a large paste tomato variety prized for its exceptional performance in hot, arid climates. This heirloom variety is known for its huge yields of scarlet-red fruits, making it ideal for sauces, pastes, and juicing. The plant’s robust nature ensures strong growth, reaching heights of 4-6 feet, with fruits measuring up to 4 inches long.
This disease-resistant variety matures in 75-80 days, offering a reliable and productive harvest season. The fruits are firm, flavorful, and perfect for preserving or fresh use. It’s a favorite among growers for its adaptability and resilience.
Key Features:
🌱 Plant Traits:
- Vigorous heirloom variety suitable for hot, arid climates.
- Plants reach 4-6 feet tall with good disease resistance.
🍅 Fruit Characteristics:
- Large, paste-type scarlet fruits, approximately 4 inches long.
- Perfect for sauces, pastes, and juicing.
📅 Maturity:
- Ready for harvest in 75-80 days.
Cultivation Guidelines:
- Seed Starting:
- Start seeds indoors 6 weeks before the last frost.
- Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep in seed starting mix.
- Maintain soil temperatures of 75-85°F; use a heating mat if needed.
- Germination occurs in 7-14 days.
- Transplanting:
- Harden off seedlings before transplanting into the garden.
- Transplant when all danger of frost has passed.
- Plant deeply, burying the stem and leaving only the top leaves above the ground.
- Spacing:
- Space plants 2-3 feet apart in rows spaced 3-4 feet apart.
- Ensure full sun for optimal growth.
Product Characteristics Summary:
- Type: Large paste tomato suitable for sauces and juicing.
- Maturity: 75-80 days.
- Fruit: Firm, scarlet-red fruits, approximately 4 inches long.
- Growth Habit: Heirloom, 4-6 feet tall.
- Disease Resistance: Highly tolerant to common tomato diseases.
- Cultivation: Requires warm soil for germination, thrives in hot climates.
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