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Tomato "Delicious". 25 seeds, World Record for Size, Heirloom, Sweet and Juicy!
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Description
Grow the legendary Tomato "Delicious", the heavy-hitting heirloom that held the world record for the largest tomato for over 28 years! If you are looking to grow massive, award-winning fruit in your vegetable garden, this variety is the undisputed champion of the "big red beefsteak" category.
*World Record Heritage: Famous for producing enormous red fruit, often weighing 1-2 lbs., with some specimens reaching over 7 lbs. under ideal conditions.
*Superb Flavor: Unlike many giant varieties that can be watery, "Delicious" lives up to its name with a rich, classic tomato tang and a high solids-to-juice ratio.
*Meat and Texture: Features thick, solid flesh with very small seed cavities, making it the perfect "slicing" tomato for sandwiches and burgers.
*Crack Resistant: Bred specifically to be more resistant to skin cracking than other large heirloom beefsteaks.
Growing Specifications:
*Type: Indeterminate (vining); requires sturdy staking or heavy duty cages to support the weight of the massive fruit.
*Maturity: 77-90 days from transplanting.
*Sun Exposure: Full sun (8+ hours per day)
*Germination: start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in a good seed starting mix. Keep soil moist through germination which should take between 7 and 14 days. Transplant outside after all danger of frost has passed.
PRO-TIP: If you are aiming for record-breaking size, prune your plant to a single main stem and allow only one or two fruits to develop per cluster. You can find detailed tips on heavy-weight gardening at the National Gardening Association.