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Tomato - Beefstake
They need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. Tomatoes are generally started inside. The Tomato Pole Beefsteak, 'Lycopersicon lycopersicum', is an old favorite. Soak to depth of 6 to 10 inches when watering. The vines are so vigorous that we recommend wire cages to hold up the plants and tomatoes. Pole Tomatoes prefer well drained soil that is high in organic matter. This old favorite is for those who love meaty, thick, tasty, large tomatoes for sandwiches. Tomatoes need at least 1 inch of water a week. They may also be seeded outside after the last average frost date. The huge tomatoes can reach up to 2 pounds. In warm winter/hot summer areas, tomatoes can be planted in early fall for winter harvest. They are also useful for almost any dish that would benefit from rich tomato flavor. ... more information
Tomato - First Lady ll Pole Tomatoes prefer well drained soil that is high in organic matter. Soak to depth of 6 to 10 inches when watering. First Lady II is an intermediate tomato which means they continue to grow indefinitely until frost. They are crack resistant and are large for an early tomato. The Tomato Pole First lady II, 'Lycopersicon Lycopersicum', is earlier, tastier, more disease resistant than Early Girl. Prune the intermediate tomatoes in order to keep a single stem. Tomatoes are generally started inside. It is very hard to find a tomato that matures this quickly and tastes this good and have great disease resistance. They need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. They may also be seeded outside after the last average frost date. In warm winter/hot summer areas, tomatoes can be planted in early fall for winter harvest. |
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