| 90 days. F1F2TV. Indeterminate. Looking for the meaty, flavorful, tangy bite of yesteryear's tomatoes . . . without the poor disease resistance and small yields that plague so many heirlooms? Rely on Country Taste, a modern hybrid that captures the essence of old-fashioned tomato goodness while keeping the vigor and disease-fighting capability of a contemporary variety! These beefsteaks weigh in at about 10 to 14 ounces each, a good size for slicing onto sandwiches and cutting up into salads. They are heavily ribbed and beautifully colored, shading from persimmon-orange to pure red in the last days of their growth. Expect them to appear in big clusters all over very heavy-bearing, vining plants that keep the fruit coming over a long season. But the real merit of Country Taste is its flavor. Cut into it and the peppery-sweet tang of real homegrown tomatoes overtakes you! None of the rubbery or crisp texture found in those flavorless supermarket types -- just pure backyard goodness! Glossy and smooth, they have an excellent post-harvest shelf life, so you don't have to overload on a good thing when the plant really begins to get going! Resistant to tobacco mosaic virus and fusarium wilt races 1 and 2, this vining plant remains healthy and strong throughout the growth season, setting fruit well into autumn in mild and warm climates. It is easy to grow and very productive, keeping your windowsills filled with dark red fruits. Try this super new tomato this season and see if it doesn't replace your heirlooms AND your other modern hybrids! Start seeds indoors 5 to 6 weeks before the last frost date. Plant outdoors when danger of frost is past and night temperatures consistently remain above 55 degrees F. If an unexpected late frost is forecasted, protect young plants with plastic sheeting or other cover. Set plants 2 to 2 1/2 feet apart. Pkt is 15 seeds. |
