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Mountain Fresh Plus
TomatoSolanum lycopersicum
- Full sun
- Zones 10–11
- 75 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 24" spacing
- High water
- Annual
- pH 6–6.8
Overview
Able to tolerate cool and wet conditions, this big red tomato produces attractive, 8-16 oz. slicers with good flavor. Developed by Dr. Randy Gardner at North Carolina State University. Vigorous plants provide plenty of leaf cover. Determinate.
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost date. Transplant after all danger of frost has passed and soil is at least 60°F.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–6.8. Space plants 24" apart. Germination: 7-10.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Tomato hornworm, aphids, spider mites, thrips. Common diseases: Bacterial speck, blossom end rot (with inconsistent watering).