Gulf State Market (Livingston's Strain) Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum
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SKU: 340087180 days, indeterminate - 'Gulf State Market' was developed for harvesting in the immature state for shipping to distant markets. As its name implies, it was intended for the regions "touching the Gulf of Mexico"[1] where it is typically four to five days earlier than 'Globe'. It does very well in other parts of the county and has been a popular home garden variety over the years. The pink fruit reach up to twenty ounces and are nice and mild flavored.
'Gulf State Market' was found by Walter Richards of Crystal Springs, Mississippi in 1917 as a single plant in a field of 'Early Detroit' tomatoes. It was released by D. M. Ferry & Company shortly thereafter in 1921.[1,2] This is how they described it in both their Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario editions of their 1921 seed catalog:
'Gulf State Market' was found by Walter Richards of Crystal Springs, Mississippi in 1917 as a single plant in a field of 'Early Detroit' tomatoes. It was released by D. M. Ferry & Company shortly thereafter in 1921.[1,2] This is how they described it in both their Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario editions of their 1921 seed catalog:
"We believe we have in Gulf State Market a tomato that will before many years be the chief purple fruited market variety grown in the Gulf States and California. As yet we speak more from trials than from actual marketing tests but we are confident Gulf State Market is a winner.
Gulf State Market was developed out of Early Detroit and retains the earliness of that variety. The vines are very vigorous and withstand blight exceptionally well. The fruit are large for so early a variety, round or globe shaped, show but little depression about stem and are smooth and free from cracks. Color deep purplish pink ripening well about the stem. The skin is firm and the flesh solid. Unless all signs fail this will prove to be the most productive of all shipping tomatoes. It is also of the most desirable shape for packing."
Gulf State Market was developed out of Early Detroit and retains the earliness of that variety. The vines are very vigorous and withstand blight exceptionally well. The fruit are large for so early a variety, round or globe shaped, show but little depression about stem and are smooth and free from cracks. Color deep purplish pink ripening well about the stem. The skin is firm and the flesh solid. Unless all signs fail this will prove to be the most productive of all shipping tomatoes. It is also of the most desirable shape for packing."
Our strain is Livingston Seed Company's selection which we grew out from USDA ARS accession number NSL 193978.
Fruit Color: Pink
Fruit Color: Purple
Special Groups: Livingston Tomatoes
Harvest Timing: Main Crop / Mid-Season
Fruit Color: Purple
Special Groups: Livingston Tomatoes
Harvest Timing: Main Crop / Mid-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.
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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 Sources:
- Descriptions of Principle Types of American Varieties of Tomatoes", USDA, October, 1933.
- "Tomato Varieties," by Gordon Morrison, Michigan State College A.E.S., Special Bulletin 290, April 1938.
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