Tomato 'Purple Smudge'

Lycopersiconlycopersicum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lycopersicon (ly-koh-PER-see-kon)
Species
lycopersicum (ly-koh-PER-see-kum)
Synonym
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Sun Exposure
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Fruit Shape
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Leaf Type
Standard
Foliage Color
Medium (under one pound)
Bloom Characteristics
Red
Purple
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Indeterminate
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Pelham, Alabama

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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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Central, AL (Zone 8a) | July 2010 | positive

Very productive. Flavorful tomatoes do not keep well so best enjoyed fresh off the vine. Stem end is "smudged" with purple or more often brown.

F
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | August 2005 | neutral

A novelty tomato.

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