Andrew Rahart's Jumbo Red Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum
Price: $2.95
SKU: 340513190 days, indeterminate - The regular leaf vines of 'Andrew Rahart's Jumbo Red' grow to about five feet tall and produce red, oblate shaped, eight to eighteen ounce fruit that are large, delicious, meaty and juicy, as well as sweet and tangy. Although the fruit average around one pound each, they can grow much larger.
Our seed sample was sent to us in early 2021 by Craig LeHoullier. Historical sources indicate that 'Andrew Rahart's Jumbo Red' is an Italian heirloom variety collected by Andrew Rahart, a tomato enthusiast who lived north of New York City and collected seeds form local immigrants to the area.[2] His son John (NM RA J) introduced the variety via Seed Savers Exchange yearbooks beginning in 1983. Craig reported that he obtained it from fellow seed saver, Alisdair Coyne of California (CA CO A), in 1989. Craig noted that this was one of his first heirloom tomato variety acquisitions and that, it remains "... one of his most reliable large red beefsteak type varieties in terms of health, yield, and consistent flavor."
Our seed sample was sent to us in early 2021 by Craig LeHoullier. Historical sources indicate that 'Andrew Rahart's Jumbo Red' is an Italian heirloom variety collected by Andrew Rahart, a tomato enthusiast who lived north of New York City and collected seeds form local immigrants to the area.[2] His son John (NM RA J) introduced the variety via Seed Savers Exchange yearbooks beginning in 1983. Craig reported that he obtained it from fellow seed saver, Alisdair Coyne of California (CA CO A), in 1989. Craig noted that this was one of his first heirloom tomato variety acquisitions and that, it remains "... one of his most reliable large red beefsteak type varieties in terms of health, yield, and consistent flavor."
Fruit Color: Red
Special Groups: "Epic" Tomatoes
Harvest Timing: Late Season
Special Groups: "Epic" Tomatoes
Harvest Timing: Late Season
Sow seeds indoors (do not direct sow into the garden), using sterile seed starting mix, 6 to 8 weeks before your last expected frost date. Plant 1/4" deep, water lightly but keep moist until emergence.
Full light and cooler temps (60° to 70°) will help to prevent the seedlings from becoming too leggy. If plants become rootbound before you can safely set them into the ground, transplant them into larger pots.
Harden off plants before planting outside. Young plants are very susceptible to frost and sunburn damage. Avoid too much nitrogen. Water evenly but not in excess.
Click here to view our full tomato growing guide.
Full light and cooler temps (60° to 70°) will help to prevent the seedlings from becoming too leggy. If plants become rootbound before you can safely set them into the ground, transplant them into larger pots.
Harden off plants before planting outside. Young plants are very susceptible to frost and sunburn damage. Avoid too much nitrogen. Water evenly but not in excess.
Click here to view our full tomato growing guide.
Informational References:
- "Epic Tomatoes: How To Select and Grow the Best Varieties of All Time," Craig LeHoullier, Storey Publishing, 2015, pages 200.
- "100 Heirloom Tomatoes for the American Garden," Dr. Carolyn Male, Workman Publishing, 1999, pages 50-51.
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