Developed in the 30's by "Radiator Charlie" Byles of West Virginia. Charlie sold plants for $1.00 and paid off his $6000 mortgage in 6 years. Extremely large, slightly flat, pink fruit can grow to 1 kilo. This variety is famous for its productivity and disease resistance. Indeterminate.
Matures 85 days from transplant.
9120
Lycopersicon esculentum
| OPTIMUM SOIL TEMP FOR GERMINATION | DAYS TO GERMINATION | Height | PREFERRED GROWING PERIOD | WHEN TO SOW | NUMBER OF SEEDS PER PACKET | PREFERRED GROWING METHOD | BEST USE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-25 | 7-14 |
150cm
|
Stake; Tender | 1.2 | 50 |
Transplant
|
Indeterminate
|
KEY to WHEN TO SOW |
1 Early Spring | 2 Late Spring & Early Summer |
3 Late Summer & Early Autumn |
