Purple calabash is a Heirloom tomato, indeterminate type and late tomato variety. The regular leaf plant produces superb small to medium flattened, ribbed shape fruits that have a dark purple to violet color and weigh from 50 to 150 g. Very unique and intense flavor, almost tasting like wine with a citrus finish. Cycle of 85 days. The Purple Calabash tomato flesh is dense and sweet with a very fragrant flavor. It tends to become soft when ripe.
Scientific Name: Solanum lycopersicum
Plant Life Cycle: Annual
Optimal Germination Temperature: 24C-28C
Germination time in days: 7-14 days
Indicative Days to maturity: 80-120 days
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil requirement: Well drained and rich
Sowing and cultivation: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Sow seed in a propagator from March in warmth. Keep small plants in a sunny, frost-free environment until they can be planted in the greenhouse from late April or outdoors in late May. Plant with 61-91 cm spacing between plants.
