I have been growing this tomato for 35 years. It is my favorite tomato. Pink, juicy,heavy-bearing and fairly early. The leaves are often ...Read Moreslightly rolled. This is normal and not an indication of disease. I always mulch the plants with straw to prevent leaf spot. I use compost and, once the plants start blooming, fish emulsion. The fruit is thin skinned and may crack after a heavy rain. If rain is predicted I try to pick any fruit showing color so it doesn't crack. The seed of this tomato germinates easily. My experience is 100% germination after about a week on a sunny windowsill. When the plants have two pairs of leaves I transfer them to a coldframe. Plant out in the garden when the soil is warm and night temps usually stay above 50 degrees.
One of best tasting tomatoes I've grown. It was grown in my back yard from a plant purchased at local nursery. I watered it and tied it...Read More up. The plant is 5-6 feet tall. Seeds were originally brought to Racine WI by Grandma Aiello from Calabria Italy in 1929. For more information on history see: http://journaltimes.com/lifestyles/home-and-garden/heirloom-... .
I plan to save seed this year.
I have been growing this tomato for 35 years. It is my favorite tomato. Pink, juicy,heavy-bearing and fairly early. The leaves are often ...Read More
One of best tasting tomatoes I've grown. It was grown in my back yard from a plant purchased at local nursery. I watered it and tied it...Read More