Michigan Red Wonder Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum
Price: $2.95
SKU: 340481184 days, indeterminate - 'Michigan Red Wonder' plants have regular leaves and grow to about six feet in height. Its fruit range in size from three to fourteen ounces each, are globe to oblate in shape, and a beautiful shade of red. They are also juicy and nicely tart.
Introduced by S. M. Isbell Seed Company for the 1919 gardening season.[1] In their 1919 seed annual, they described the 'Michigan Red Wonder' as, "The sensational new second early tomato offered for the first time this season." In 1920 they recommended it, "... for home gardeners because it has such fine, solid meaty flesh so nice to serve on the table. Also because it will supply the table all season - from early until late. Has the everbearing habit."
Our seed stock originated as USDA accession number PI 644966, which entered into their collection on June 1, 1963. They noted that it was from the Isbell's and Company, 1934 catalog.
Introduced by S. M. Isbell Seed Company for the 1919 gardening season.[1] In their 1919 seed annual, they described the 'Michigan Red Wonder' as, "The sensational new second early tomato offered for the first time this season." In 1920 they recommended it, "... for home gardeners because it has such fine, solid meaty flesh so nice to serve on the table. Also because it will supply the table all season - from early until late. Has the everbearing habit."
Our seed stock originated as USDA accession number PI 644966, which entered into their collection on June 1, 1963. They noted that it was from the Isbell's and Company, 1934 catalog.
Fruit Color: Red
Harvest Timing: Main Crop / Mid-Season
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.
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:
- "Isbell's Seeds," S. M. Isbell Seed Company, Jackson, Michigan, 1919.
- "Isbell's Seeds," S. M. Isbell Seed Company, Jackson, Michigan, 1920.
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