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Tomato 'Wild Bill's Big Red'

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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)

36-48 in. (90-120 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

Beefsteak

Foliage Color

Medium (under one pound)

Large (over one pound)

Bloom Characteristics

Red

Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Indeterminate

Regional

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

Hopkinsville, Kentucky

Elgin, Texas

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(Zone 7b) | June 2008 | positive

Selection from unnamed Virginia heirloom. Great flavored 10-20 oz red beefsteaks.

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