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Lycopersicon lycopersicum 'Lillian's Red Kansas Paste'

 
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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: Lillian's Red Kansas Paste

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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:
Plum

Fruit Size:
Medium (under one pound)

Days to Maturity:
Mid (69-80 days)

Fruit Colors:
Red

Seed Type:
Open-pollinated

Usage:
Fresh, salad
Canning

Disease Resistance:
Unknown - Tell us

Leaf Type:
Regular Leaf

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1 positive
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive sanpedro On Nov 24, 2012, sanpedro from Espanola, NM (Zone 6b) wrote:

This is a wispy-leaved variety that has done very well here. It is a little later and not really a paste tomato - solid, but juicy, like an elongated heart. Bold flavor and excellent production in my experience.

Neutral Big_Red On Jan 30, 2005, Big_Red from Bethelridge, KY (Zone 6a) wrote:

A red plum type.

Regional...

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

Miami, Florida
Espanola, New Mexico



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