Park's Whopper Tomato is a vigorous vining annual with a long harvest season of 14 oz fruits within 65 days. The large fleshy sweet red tomatoes have are uniform and continue to produce until the first frost. Best grown in full sun and rich, moist, acidic well-drained soils. Park's Whopper is crack and disease resistant, and requires a cage or staking.
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Type: |
Annual |
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Height: |
4' - 5' |
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Spread: |
2’ - 3' |
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Spacing: |
3' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 8 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Keep moisture consistent to prevent cracking and stem canker. Watch for tomato hornworms, slugs, and pill bugs. Excess moisture and humid weather invites fungal diseases like blight. Stake early to avoid pests and disease, and transplant after risk of frost.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Kitchen Garden, Edible Garden, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Basil, Bee Balm, Cucumber
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