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Tomato 'College Challenger'

Lycopersiconlycopersicum

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Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Lycopersicon (ly-koh-PER-see-kon)
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Species
lycopersicum (ly-koh-PER-see-kum)
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Synonym
Height

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Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Sun Exposure
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Danger

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Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Fruit Shape
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Fruit Size

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Fruit Colors

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Growing Habit

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Days to Maturity

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Seed Type

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Usage

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Disease Resistance
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Ferment seeds before storing
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Leaf Type
Standard
Foliage Color
Medium (under one pound)
Bloom Characteristics
Red
Water Requirements

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Where to Grow
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Semi-determinate
Regional
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Farmerdill
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | January 2006 | neutral

Large solid round red fruit, like Grosse Lisse, but earlier. Bred in 1950's at Hawkesbury Agricultural College, 6-10cm.

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