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Tomato Abe Lincoln Heirloom Seed Packet - Ferry-Morse

$2.49

Abe Lincoln produces brilliant red, round, medium sized tomatoes that grow in clusters of up to 9. Enjoyed since 1923, these 12 oz tomatoes have a delicious flavor and can be harvested until frost. Grows on indeterminate vines.

  • Flavor: Rich and slightly acidic tomato flavor
  • Preparation Ideas: Slice for a sandwich or snack, or use for canning
  • Plant Type: Vegetable
  • Fill Weight (grams): 0.2
  • Grows Best In: Full Sun
  • Days to Germination: 7-10 Days
  • Days to Maturity: 70-77 Days
  • Growth Type: Indeterminate
  • Planting Depth: .25"
  • Seed Spacing: 2.5'-2'
  • Disease Resistance: Early blight, alternaria stem canker

Instructions: Start seed indoors in a sunny location 6 weeks prior to warm weather. Transplant outdoors in full sun when seedlings display 4-6 leaves and weather is warm. Seed can be sown directly into garden when soil is warm. Tomatoes cannot tolerate frost.

Suggestions: To keep fruit clean and easier to pick, support with stakes or cages. Tomatoes require at least an inch of water per week.