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Solanum pimpinellifolium. 60 days. Indeterminate. Open-pollinated.

 

Everglades Tomato is an open-pollinated, heirloom tomato variety and one the closest wild relatives to our modern cultivated tomatoes. Considered by some to be native to Southern Florida, this tomato variety likely originated in Peru or Ecuador where it can still be found growing wild.


The vigorous, sprawling vines—shrub-like when young, but can spread out up to 10 feet if allowed—produce clusters of currant-like, pink-hued fruits that are bursting with an intense tomato flavor. Grows as an annual or biennial in warm, humid climates and easily self-seeds if some fruits are allowed to ripen and fall to the ground.

 

Tolerant of alkaline soil, brackish water, and salt winds, and resistant to verticillium and fusarium wilts, and late blight. Prefers full sun. Drought tolerant, though blooms and fruits do better with moderate watering. Germination time is slightly longer than modern cultivars. Be patient and allow up to two weeks for the sprouts to emerge! Harvest fruits by clipping the entire cluster as the fruits have thin skin that can tear when attempting to pick individually. 

Florida Everglades Tomato

SKU: TM006
$2.50Price
  • Growth Chart

    Hardiness Zones: 3 to 11
    Light Requirement: Full Sun
    Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained
    Sow Depth: 1/4 inch
    Plant Spacing: 36 inches
    Germination Temp: 65°F to 85°F
    Germination Time: 7 to 21 days
    Maturation: 60 days
  • Growing Tips

    Start tomatoes indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last spring frost, sowing the seeds 1/4 inch deep in a seed flat or cell tray. Use a heat mat to keep the soil temperature between 70-75°F and a humidity dome to ensure the soil stays moist between watering. Germination should occur within 7 to 21 days. 

     

    Transplant the seedlings into individual pots once they have grown their second set of leaves, and be sure to bury the stems up to the lower set of leaves to promote strong root growth.

     

    When the outside soil temperature has reached a minimum of 70°F, plant the seedlings at least 2 feet apart in a location with full sun and very rich soil. Water frequently, and be sure to protect the plants if temperatures drop below 55°F.

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