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Lycopersicon lycopersicum 'Creole'

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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: Creole

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2 members have or want this plant for trade.

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

Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

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

Growing Habit:
Indeterminate

Fruit Shape:
Beefsteak

Fruit Size:
Medium (under one pound)

Days to Maturity:
Mid (69-80 days)

Fruit Colors:
Red

Seed Type:
Open-pollinated

Usage:
Fresh, slicing
Canning

Disease Resistance:
Fusarium Wilt (F)

Leaf Type:
Regular Leaf

Profile:

2 positives
2 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

Rating	Author	Comment
Positive	LAGardner	On Aug 2, 2007, LAGardner from Alexandria, LA wrote: An oldie but goodie for this area. Produces many small to medium sized fruits; nice acidity, juicy & flavorful. Keeps bearing after the rest have dried up in the late summer heat & shows good disease resistance, very reliable.
Neutral	Farmerdill	On Apr 1, 2004, Farmerdill from Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) wrote: A 1970 introduction from Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge. Designed to set fruit under hot humid conditions.
Neutral	MaryvilleRick	On Jun 10, 2003, MaryvilleRick from Maryville, MO wrote: I am not sure the spacing is correct. I think it should be 24-36" apart. Maturity is 78 days.
Positive	habanero	On Jan 20, 2003, habanero wrote: Excellent local variety for southern Louisiana, usually a home garden type but has shown up at farmers market around Baton Rouge La. and surrounding areas. Sometimes irregular shaped but very tasty.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Saucier, Mississippi
Fort Worth, Texas
Houston, Texas
Pasadena, Texas

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