Purple Calabash Tomato
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Care information
Check out Mary's Comprehensive Planting Guide for detailed planting info.
Storing seeds prior to use: seeds should be stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight for optimal germination.
Purple Calabash Tomato
80-90 days. Indeterminate.
A drought tolerant, purple heirloom tomato dating back to the Aztecs of pre-Columbian Mexico. Probably the most 'purple' of all the purple varieties.
The Purple Calabash was grown by Thomas Jefferson at his Monticello home in Charlottesville, Virginia.
The plant produces high yields of 9 to 12 oz deep purple-burgundy beefsteak tomatoes.
Perfect for salads, slicing, and sandwiches. Also great for sauces and paste.
Contains 25 heirloom seeds
NEW ARRIVAL for 2025
Planting Instructions: Seeds should be sown in warm conditions, covered very lightly (depth of ¼ inch) and kept reasonably moist until seedlings emerge.
Transplant or thin seedlings 13-17 inches apart.
Grow in full sun. Stake or cage for support.
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