Tomato - Zapotec

OH. This tomato was gifted to us by one of our customers Linda Hill, we saw pictures she sent us and just had to try it. Very robust and prolific plant originally from the indigenous Zapotec people in Oaxaca, Mexico. In its homeland it is called tomate criollo, which connotes the tomato is local, homegrown, or an indigenous variety, as opposed to a mass-produced, commercial variety. Also known as Zapotec Pleated. A beautiful tomato with strongly ribbed, bright red, sometimes tending to pink fruit. The flavour is well balanced and sweet without too much acidity. Works well in salads, grilled, and stuffed. Sliced, it becomes a stunning decoration because of its extraordinary shape. The plant is indeterminate, adapts well to hot climates with good drought resistance. Also resistant to fungal infestations and it does not suffer from apical rot, a rarity on ribbed tomatoes of this size, weighing up to 400g.

Sow in August into trays in a glasshouse. Keep soil temp at 18-20°C for ideal germination. Prick out when true leaves appear to 4cm diagonal spacing. Pot on to small pots to further develop roots. Transplant after last frost to 40cm diagonal spacing into fertile ground in direct sun. Stake and de-lateral as needed.

15 seeds.