Siberian tomato is a type of the common tomato plant (Solanum lycopersicum). It is referred to as "Siberian" because it can set fruit at 38 °F (3 °C), although it is not particularly frost hardy, despite its name.[1]
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In 1984, William Bonsall introduced the seed for this variety of tomato to the Seed Savers Exchange Yearbook. When the tomato was first domesticated is unknown. However, it was known to grow in Southern Mexico in 500 BC.[2] This variety grows well in most parts of North America.[2]
This type of tomato is very robust and versatile, which makes it best for canning or processing.[2] They are small, bright red tomatoes growing from 6–8 feet (1.8–2.4 m) tall.[3] They are of the heirloom variety of tomato.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ "Heirloom Tomato Seeds - 'Siberian'". www.everwilde.com. Retrieved 2016-04-26.
- ^ a b c "Siberian Organic Tomato - Seed Savers Exchange". www.seedsavers.org. Retrieved 2016-04-26.
- ^ "How to Grow Siberian Tomato | Guide to Growing Siberian Tomatoes". www.heirloom-organics.com. Retrieved 2016-04-26.
- ^ "Siberian, Siberian Tomato Seeds, Siberian Tomato, Red Siberian Tomato, Early Tomato, Russian Tomato, Tomato, Tomato Seeds, Tomatoes, Seeds, Seed Catalog, Vegetable Seeds, Lycopersicon esculentum, Heirloom Tomato, Heirloom Vegetables - Reimer Seeds, Vegetable Seeds, Flowers Seeds, Herb Seeds, Garden Seeds, Greenhouse Seeds". www.reimerseeds.com. Retrieved 2016-04-26.
