Chef's Choice Striped Tomato
Lycopersicon esculentum
Like-OH-purr-see-cone es-COE-len-tum
Edibles: Fruiting Vegetable
Min. Temp
Very Tender: 38°
A unique addition to the series, with 6 to 7 oz. beautiful globed-shaped fruits. Stunning yellow skin is covered with pink/red stripes that resemble brush strokes. Flesh is not only delicious, but is an eye-catching bright yellow with a slight red blush on the blossoms end.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Yellow
Blooming Time
Early Summer - to hard frost, if proper care is given
Habit
Indeterminate
Height
60–72 in
Spread
24–36 in
Form
Beefsteak
Characteristics
Type
Hybrid
Safety
Edible Parts
Growth Rate
Moderate
Traits
High Yields
Tolerance/Resistance
Heat Tolerant, Disease Resistant
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators
Uses/Placement
Culinary
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
High pH may cause iron chlorosis
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Rooting & Blooming
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Fruiting
Micronutrients
Calcium (Ca)
Care
Care Level
Moderate
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Self-fertile but benefits from cross-pollination
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Do Not Divide
Fruit and Pollination
Days to Harvest
80 Days
Fruit Size
Large
Fruit Characteristics
Rich Flavor
Ploidy
Diploid
Brix Rating
10 Sweet