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Lycopersicon lycopersicum 'Schilling Giant'

 
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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: Schilling Giant
Additional cultivar information: (aka Shilling Giant)

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Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 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:
Heart

Fruit Size:
Medium (under one pound)

Days to Maturity:
Late (more than 80 days)

Fruit Colors:
Red

Seed Type:
Open-pollinated

Usage:
Fresh, slicing
Canning

Disease Resistance:
Unknown - Tell us

Leaf Type:
Regular Leaf

Profile:

No positives
2 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral Suze_ On Aug 11, 2006, Suze_ from (Zone 7b) wrote:

Informational purposes only -- I've not yet grown this variety.

12-16oz. deep red oxheart fruit, good taste and texture.

Neutral Big_Red On Dec 17, 2004, Big_Red from Bethelridge, KY (Zone 6a) wrote:

"12-16 oz. red oxheart fruits. Very meaty with few seeds and full rich flavor."



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