Solanum lycopersicum
Days to Maturity: 75 from transplant
Russian Green tomatoes are ripe when yellow & green! Their flavor is superb. Large beefsteak-style slicers are perfect for salads, sandwiches, burgers and more.
Grown by Groundwork in Paonia, CO.
Planting Instructions: Start Russian Green Tomato seeds indoors under grow lights or in a greenhouse 6-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant 2+ weeks after last frost when soil has warmed a bit. Space plants at least 4 feet apart. Support growth with tomato cages, a trellis or wire. Water regularly but avoid overwatering (soil should be moist but not wet).
Seed Saving Instructions: When fully ripe, pick your tastiest fruits from the most vigorous plants. Cut open and squeeze Russian Green Tomato seeds and juice into a jar. Secure a cloth over the jar so air can enter. Ferment the juice and seeds in the jar for 2-3 days. Then strain and rinse the seeds. Dry on a screen or cloth. Store seeds in a paper or mesh bag in a cool, dark and dry location.
Approx 25 Russian Green Tomato seeds per packet