Tomato 'Goldman's Italian-American'
Lycopersicon lycopersicum
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: | Goldman's Italian-American |
Height:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
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
Growing Habit:
Indeterminate
Fruit Shape:
Pear
Fruit Size:
Medium (under one pound)
Days to Maturity:
Late (more than 80 days)
Fruit Colors:
Red
Seed Type:
Open-pollinated
Usage:
Fresh, salad
Fresh, slicing
Canning
Drying
Disease Resistance:
Leaf Type:
Regular Leaf
Foliage Color:
Bloom Characteristics:
Water Requirements:
Where to Grow:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Brea, California
Menifee, California
Mount Laurel, New Jersey
Campbell Hall, New York
Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania
Gardeners' Notes:
Rating | Content |
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Neutral | On Sep 10, 2011, GardenQuilts from Delray Beach, FL (Zone 10b) wrote: This is a prolific tomato growing on a large vine - the largest of the tomatoes grown this year in my small garden. I like the flavor and texture of the tomatoes - however, they are prone to cracking. Also, due to the odd shape, the bottoms ripen before the tops. If you wait too long, the bottoms may be over ripe before the tops turn red. I found that I had to cut more pith from these than other tomatoes. I prefer mortgage lifter to this one. |
Positive | On Aug 10, 2010, cgiglio from Campbell Hall, NY wrote: Growing this plant for the first time this year - Zone 6 NY. The plants are very sturdy with a lot of fruit. Each plant had one very large (over a pound) fruit and then several pear shaped 3 inch diameter fruits. Fresh eating they are sweet, but a bit bland. I will use them for sauces as they are very very meaty! |
Neutral | On Feb 26, 2009, melody from Benton, KY (Zone 7a) wrote: Information only. I have not grown this plant. |