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Tomato 'Chapman Special'

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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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Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Sun Exposure

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

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

Usage

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

Large (over one pound)

Bloom Characteristics

Red-orange

Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Indeterminate

Regional

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

Troy, Ohio

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Troy, OH | June 2006 | neutral

Developed by Frank Chapman of Norwalk, Ohio who has spent 56 years developing the biggest tomato ever. Claims are that average tomatoes a...Read More

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