Andes Tomato AKA "Cornue des Andes" is a French heirloom variety said to originate from the Andes. This variety produces deep red, long pointed, pepper-shaped fruits, up to 17 cm long and 5 cm wide. Fruits have a meaty dense flesh with very few seeds and a rich flavor.
Scientific Name: solanum lycopersicum
Plant Life Cycle: annual
Optimal Germination Temperature: 21-29°C
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.
