Yes, this plant grows in Texas, although I grew it in a pot. Yield was not high, and tomatoes averaged about 6-8 ounces. BUT each one was...Read More solid, meaty, few seeds, and that much-discussed Verna Orange "cantelope" taste.
JUNE 2006 UPDATE. Growing VO in the ground now. Plant is huge and healthy, but yield still VERY low. Have picked only 3 tomatoes this season, all large though. May not grow again simply because the very very low yiels simply is not worth taking up space.
Bethelridge, KY (Zone 6a) | December 2004 | neutral
"Another orange oxheart type. Fruits are a pretty dusty salmon-orange color and are extremely dense and meaty, with very few seeds. Grows...Read More quite large, some up to 3 lbs."
Yes, this plant grows in Texas, although I grew it in a pot. Yield was not high, and tomatoes averaged about 6-8 ounces. BUT each one was...Read More
"Another orange oxheart type. Fruits are a pretty dusty salmon-orange color and are extremely dense and meaty, with very few seeds. Grows...Read More