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Stupice
TomatoSolanum lycopersicum 'Stupice'
- Full sun
- Zones 10–11
- 60 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 24" spacing
- High water
- pH 6–6.8
Overview
This Czechoslovakian heirloom is prized as one of the earliest full-flavored tomatoes, often ripening weeks before other varieties. Despite its early maturity, it delivers complex, rich flavor that rivals the best season tomatoes. Perfect for short-season gardeners who don't want to sacrifice taste for earliness.
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Can tolerate cooler transplant conditions than most varieties.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–6.8. Space plants 24" apart. Germination: 7-14.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, spider mites, tomato hornworm. Common diseases: Early blight, late blight, but generally more resistant than many heirlooms.