Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 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
Medium (under one pound)
Large (over one pound)
Days to Maturity
Mid (69-80 days)
Late (more than 80 days)
Fruit Colors
Pink
Seed Type
Open-pollinated
Commercial heirloom
Usage
Fresh, salad
Fresh, slicing
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Regular Leaf
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