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Lycopersicon lycopersicum '1884'

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Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Lycopersicon (ly-koh-PER-see-kon) (Info)
Species: lycopersicum (ly-koh-PER-see-kum) (Info)
Cultivar: 1884

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Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Seed Collecting:
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Ferment seeds before storing
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Growing Habit:
Indeterminate

Fruit Shape:
Beefsteak

Fruit Size:
Large (over one pound)

Days to Maturity:
Late (more than 80 days)

Fruit Colors:
Pink

Seed Type:
Open-pollinated

Usage:
Fresh, salad
Fresh, slicing

Disease Resistance:
Unknown - Tell us

Leaf Type:
Regular Leaf

Profile:

1 positive
2 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

Rating	Author	Comment
Neutral	JustSow	On Aug 11, 2009, JustSow from NW Boston Metro, MA (Zone 6a) wrote: This is the second year that I have grown this variety. Plants are very vigorous with an extremely tall habit. Yields are very low in cool, wet conditions due to fussy fruit setting (conditions must be dry with temperatures at least in the mid-80s to avoid blossom drop, in my experience), but fruits that do develop can be giants. I have also found that 1884 is one of the most susceptible varieties to Early Blight that I have grown. Because of these factors, I would not recommend 1884 for unsheltered growing in Northern or wet climates.
Positive	Suze_	On Apr 8, 2006, Suze_ from Bastrop County, TX (Zone 8b) wrote: Fairly good flavor, great production Better than average, but not a top ten tomato (to my tastebuds).
Neutral	Farmerdill	On Oct 15, 2005, Farmerdill from Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) wrote: An 85 day large pink beefsteak.