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Tomato 'Mrs. Maxwell's Big Italian' (Solanum lycopersicum)

Indeterminate | Early Season | 68 to 72 days
Large 1lb to 2lb Italian beefsteak tomatoes with incredible flavor, earliness, and crack resistance. Mrs. Maxwell of Missouri was given the seed for this Italian heirloom over 30 years ago. She saved the seed from only the best plants resulting in an absolute winner. Perfect for BLTs or canning. 
Plant Height
6'+ (requires trellis)
Plant Spacing
24"
Planting Method
Transplant after last frost
(Around June 1st in Western Oregon)
Plant deep to encourage adventitious rooting
Seeding Depth
1/4"
Germination
7 to 10 days at 70 to 80 degrees
Sun
Full Sun
Soil
Well-drained medium fertile soil with a pH around 6.5 and sufficient magnesium and calcium.
Mrs. Maxwell's Big Italian Tomato

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