Louisiana Red Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum
Price: $2.95
SKU: 340112190 days, indeterminate - The fruit of 'Louisiana Red' are scarlet (red) in color, slightly flattened globe in shape, and weigh three to fourteen ounces each. It is one of the first wilt resistant varieties and does well in hot, humid regions.
Bred by C. W. Edgerton by crossing 'Louisiana Wilt Resistant' and 'Earliana' (Langdon Strain) and released in 1918. Our parent stock source was USDA ARS accession number PI 270197.
Bred by C. W. Edgerton by crossing 'Louisiana Wilt Resistant' and 'Earliana' (Langdon Strain) and released in 1918. Our parent stock source was USDA ARS accession number PI 270197.
Fruit Color: Red
Harvest Timing: Late Season
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.
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★★★★★ Excellent Utility Tomato
By Chris Jueschke on July 10, 2014
By Chris Jueschke on July 10, 2014
This is a versatile tomato. Equally good to top a sandwich or hamburger, complement a green salad, or serve as the basis for salsa. Less acidic than Beefsteak. We've had no problems with pests or disease with this variety.
