Botanical Name: Solanum lycopersicum (hybrid)
Days to Maturity: 78 days from transplanting
Family: Solanaceae
Native: Andes
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Plant Dimensions: About 36" tall, 18" wide
Variety Information: 3" globe-shaped red fruits. Disease resistant to Alternaria stem canker, Fusarium (1,2), and Verticillium wilts
Type: Determinate, Slicer
Attributes: Disease Resistant, Good for Containers, Cold and Heat Tolerant
When to Sow Outside: For mild climates only: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting. Transplant when air temperature is 45°F or warmer, usually 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°–90°F.
Days to Emerge: 5–10 days
Seed Depth: ¼"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 24"
Row Spacing: 36"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 24"
Harvesting: 'Red Pride' tomatoes are at the peak of sun-ripened deliciousness when they are fully red and have a slight give when gently squeezed.
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