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Tomato · Cocktail

Mountain Magic Tomatoes

Indeterminate · Solanaceae

NC State bred (Dr. Randy Gardner, 2008). Both Ph-2 AND Ph-3 late blight resistance genes. Cornell trials: 1-3% canopy severity vs 72% on susceptible controls. VFF + EB tolerance + crack-resistant + extended shelf life (rin gene). ~2 oz cocktail fruit in clusters of 7-8. THE insurance variety for Eastern gardeners.

At a Glance

Days to Maturity

72–75 days

Sun

8+ hours

Spacing

24–36 "

Seed Start

6–8 weeks

before transplant

Container

Yes

10+ gallon pot

Height

4–6 ft

Zone Planting Guide

Your USDA Zone:

Growing Guide

Germination

Germination Time 6–12 days

Optimal Temp 80°F

Seed Depth 0.25"

Transplanting

Min Soil Temp 60°F

Harden Off 10 days

Watering

Weekly Water 1–2 "

Needs Consistent

Method Drip

Soil

pH Range 6.2–6.8

Support Cage — Compact. 4-5 ft cage.

Resilience

Heat: Moderate Cold: Low Drought: Low

Disease Resistance

V FF Ph-2 Ph-3

Common Problems

small-fruit-size

Cause: ~2 oz is trade-off for disease resistance

Nutrition

Feeding Intensity Heavy feeder

Recommended Recipes Root drench, Silica foliar, Worm castings topdress

Harvest

Fully red, ~2 oz, clusters of 7-8. Crack-resistant.

Expected Yield 8–15 lbs/plant

Storage 10 days — Room temp. rin gene = long shelf life.

Companion Planting

Good Companions

Genovese basil

French marigold

Avoid Planting Near

Herb fennel

Sources

research HortScience Vol. 47 (2012) — R.G. Gardner, NC State university Cornell Late Blight Evaluation seed_catalog Johnny's; High Mowing

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