Purple Calabash tomato seeds
2,25
Species: Lycopersicon lycopersicum
Contents: 15 tomato seeds
Shape: Round, flat and ribbed
Weight of tomato: +/- 400 grams
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These Purple Calabash tomato seeds yield one of the oldest cultivated tomato varieties from pre-Columbian times. The Aztecs knew this variety and made salsa by combining tomatoes with chili and ground pumpkin seeds. Tomato pioneer Thomas Jefferson planted this relatively unknown variety in 1809 and noted that tomatoes were being grown in Virginia gardens as early as 1782.
The Purple Calabash is considered one of the best tomato varieties. The fruit is medium-sized, weighs about 400 grams, is purple in color, with a deep purple interior and ribbed shape. They are shatterproof and good for storage. the taste is reminiscent of Cabernet wine, it is very complex and rich, unique, deep, sweet and intense with a slightly citrusy note.
Plants are very bushy and climbing, are drought tolerant and give huge yields. They produce large quantities of fruit throughout the season.
It is a strong climber, resistant to drought and high temperatures, perfect for growing, especially in a greenhouse, but it also does well in the open ground. If they are to be planted in the open ground, it is best to start sowing in January-February for best results. Young plants should be placed in the sunniest spot or they should be lit for several hours a day. It should be planted in the ground about 2 weeks after the last night frost. Plants need supports, a cage or sturdy sticks.
Purple Calabash seeds
These Purple Calabash seeds come from selected growers who carefully isolate and dry their tomato seeds from their strongest plants. As a result, the risk of disease is zero, and our seeds deliver great germination. When the tomato seeds begin to germinate, it’s beneficial to use a grow light, as young plants need plenty of light to grow healthy and strong. During this early stage, it’s ideal to have the light on for 12 to 16 hours each day.
Organic tomato seeds
Our Purple Calabash tomato seeds come from an Ethno botanist. Ethnobotany is the study of the relationship between humans and plants. By taking this into account, the plants, and therefore tomato seeds, are grown strictly organically.
