Indeterminate variety which ripens in about 85 days from transplant.
The Giant Crimson tomato went extinct about 85 years ago and would have been gone if it weren’t for the hard work and seed stewardship of Mr. and Mrs. MIGardener Luke and Sindy Marion of Michigan who planted 80+year old seeds they bought in a picture frame that they purchased at a garage sale. In the words of Luke Marion (MIGardiner)
“If you haven’t heard of this tomato, don’t feel bad. Most haven’t for over 45 years. It was extinct until we sprouted seeds that came from 85 year old packets. Two germinated, 1 survived, we produced cuttings, saved seeds, and continued the process. It isn’t about the money as much as it is about the story behind this variety, the journey it took to get here, and the mission to preserve genetic diversity in seeds.”
If that doesn’t intrigue you to grow this variety the flavor surly will. According to Luke, it is a delicious beefsteak tomato with very few seeds and extraordinary crimson color.
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$12.00
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