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Lycopersicon lycopersicum 'Abe Hall'

 
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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: Abe Hall

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
Ferment seeds before storing
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Growing Habit:
Indeterminate

Fruit Shape:
Standard

Fruit Size:
Medium (under one pound)
Large (over one pound)

Days to Maturity:
Mid (69-80 days)

Fruit Colors:
Pink

Seed Type:
Family heirlooms

Usage:
Fresh, salad
Fresh, slicing
Canning
Drying

Disease Resistance:
Unknown - Tell us

Leaf Type:
Regular Leaf

By melody
Thumbnail #1 of Lycopersicon lycopersicum by melody

Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive melody On Mar 1, 2003, melody from Benton, KY
(Zone 7a) wrote:

A family heirloom from a man named Fred Hutchinson,whose ancestor,Abe Hall picked it out of the Ohio River while riding out a flood on the roof of his house.

A great tasting pink beefsteak that I will grow again.

It's not as sweet as the classic pink potato leaf types.The taste is mild,but with a touch more 'bite'.

Regional...

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

Benton, Kentucky



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