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White Tomesol Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

Price: $2.95

SKU: 3404081

90 days, indeterminate - 'White Tomesol' plants produce fruit that average eight to ten ounces each, but can reach up to one pound. They are oblate in shape, pale yellow in color and often display a delicate pink blush on the blossom end. The fruit that peek out from under their regular leaf foliage, and therefore receive more sunlight will darken in color. Their flavor is rich and sweet, yet mild, as hinted by its color. An excellent slicing tomato.

We do not know a lot about the history of 'White Tomesol'. It was originally introduced to gardeners by Dorothy Beiswenger of Crookston, Minnesota (MN BE D) via the Seed Savers Exchange's 1998, annual yearbook, her description announcing this variety was simply, "med. to large pure white fruit." That is it! Those words were enough to encourage folks to try it, for its reputation to spread, and for seed companies to start offering it to their customers. In regards to its name, we don't know who named it, but in Spanish, "tomé sol" means, "to take or drink sun;" perhaps in reference to the blush it can develop.

Fruit Color: White
Fruit Color: Green
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.

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Informational References:
  1. "Seed Savers Exchange Yearbook," Seed Savers Exchange, Decorah, Iowa, 1998.

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★★★★★ Remains the Best Tomato I've Ever Had
By Lisa (Chicago Burbs) on March 24, 2024

I'll forever grow this. Exquisitely balanced to perfection. HUGE flavor. Prolific.