Tomato 'Santa'

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)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Sun Exposure
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 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
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Leaf Type
Grape
Foliage Color
Small (grape/cherry varieties)
Bloom Characteristics
Red
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Indeterminate
Regional

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

Fort Collins, Colorado

Inverness, Florida

Miami, Florida

Augusta, Georgia

Mcdonough, Georgia

Webster, Massachusetts

Elgin, Texas

Richland, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Mcdonough, GA | June 2008 | positive

Boy, do these babies grow! This is the highest tomato yield I've ever had. The flavor is great so far. This summer has reached the 90s, y...Read More

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(Zone 7b) | March 2007 | neutral

While this is a hybrid variety, will come true from saved (F2) seed about 99% of the time.

Very sweet, but missing other ...Read More

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Tri-Cities, WA (Zone 7b) | September 2006 | neutral

Very solid walls and so-so flavor. It keeps very well on or off the vine. My kids love it.

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | January 2004 | positive

Santa is a 1980 introduction from the University of Idaho. originally bred for cool summer conditions (one of the parents is sub-arctic)i...Read More

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