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Tomato 'Italian Giant'

Lycopersiconlycopersicum

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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

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Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Sun Exposure
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Danger

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Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Fruit Shape
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Fruit Size

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Fruit Colors

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Growing Habit

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Days to Maturity

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Seed Type

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Usage

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Disease Resistance
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Ferment seeds before storing
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Leaf Type
Pear
Foliage Color
Medium (under one pound)
Bloom Characteristics
Red
Water Requirements

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Where to Grow
Indeterminate
Regional
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Bethelridge, KY (Zone 6a) | January 2005 | neutral

Italian heirloom brought here approximately 80 years ago. Bright red fruits are teardrop shaped, about 2-6 oz. and very tasty.

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