Tomato 'Royal Hillbilly'

Lycopersiconlycopersicum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lycopersicon (ly-koh-PER-see-kon)
Species
lycopersicum (ly-koh-PER-see-kum)
Synonym
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 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
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
Pink
Purple
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Indeterminate
Regional

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

Dothan, Alabama

Pelham, Alabama

Miami, Florida

Cleveland, Ohio

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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Dothan, AL | July 2010 | neutral

Very good production but my large tomatoes were a little on the dry side and the taste was a little too mild for me. Maybe it will do be...Read More

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Cleveland Heights, OH (Zone 5b) | August 2008 | positive

Delicious and very prolific grown in my garden in one of the weirdest growing seasons. I got over 25 fruit from 1 plant before July 15 gr...Read More

B
Bethelridge, KY (Zone 6a) | December 2004 | neutral

"Large, ponderous vines set out amazing amounts of georgous purplish pink, medium to large beefsteaks."

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