Tomato Calabash Purple Seeds
$2.85
š Ā Grow Unique and Flavorful Tomatoes with Purple Calabash SeedsĀ š
Add a touch of history and flavor to your garden with Tomato Purple Calabash Seeds, a distinctive heirloom variety known for its ribbed, dark purple fruits and rich taste. Perfect for fresh eating, salads, and gourmet dishes, these tomatoes are sure to be a conversation starter.
Product Highlights:
- Variety:Ā Purple Calabash Tomato
- Growth:Ā Indeterminate, keeps producing fruit throughout the season
- Fruit Size:Ā Medium, typically 4-6 ounces each
- Color:Ā Deep purple to maroon
- Flavor:Ā Rich, sweet, and slightly tangy with a hint of smokiness
- Planting:Ā Best planted in full sun with well-drained soil
- Harvest:Ā Approximately 75-85 days from planting to harvest
Why You'll Love It:Ā Purple Calabash Tomatoes are celebrated for their unique appearance and complex flavor profile. These tomatoes are perfect for adding a gourmet touch to your dishes and are easy to grow, suitable for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Fun Fact:Ā Purple Calabash Tomatoes are one of the oldest known tomato varieties, dating back to the pre-Columbian era, and are believed to have originated in Central America.
Planting Instructions:
- Sow:Ā Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or directly in the garden after the last frost. Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep and space plants 24-36 inches apart.
- Water:Ā Keep soil moderately moist until seedlings emerge, then water regularly.
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