Price: $2.95
SKU: 3400761These are the biggest tomato plants I've ever seen, production is out of control crazy. We grow for production, hardiness/reliability, and taste - in that order - this one fits the bill and will be a staple from here on out.
We are totally amazed by the size of these monster plants, they need a lot of room and a lot of support - a standard cage and/or stake will not do. Provide at least three feet each way. We have taken to using soft ropes to tie up the wild octopus-like arms to our trellis system that was intended for vining squash. They have taken over the area.
Paragon is an appropriate name for these beauties - they are the model of tomato excellence - high production, great taste, disease and pest free. We've experienced mild splitting here and there after some surprise downpours but it's only been a few.
We did not do anything special with these plants - regular organic fertilizer we mix ourselves, regular watering. Prune the lower limbs early on, keep the limbs off the soil.
Pretty easy except for having to maintain it's crazy growth. Definitely a keeper, highly recommended.
One of the best heirlooms as far as taste and production, great all purpose tomato. If you are looking for a tomato with sweetness as well as acid this is the one!