Fakel Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum
Price: $2.95
SKU: 340294185 days, determinate - The regular leaf plants are compact and productive. A good choice for container growing. 'Fakel' translates from Russian to "flame" in English and refers to the fruit's bright, fire-red color. They are globe to slightly elongated in shape, weigh two to five ounces each, grow in clusters, and easily slip from the vines when harvesting.
It is a multi-use variety that can be enjoyed fresh off the vine, processed, and since it holds up well, is a good variety for picking the slightly immature fruit at the end of the season, wrapping in newspaper, and storing in a cool, dark place for fresh use into the fall.
'Fakel' is an old, Soviet-era Moldovan commercial variety released in about 1970. It was introduced to American gardeners by Nichols Garden Nursery in the early 1990s after they had received seed from gardener and author, Kate Gessert.[1]
During the later part of the Reagan-era when Soviet/US relations were beginning to warm, Ms. Gessert helped to organize a horticultural tour of the Soviet Union as part of the Earthstewards Network "Gardeners for Peace."[2] She indicated that she had purchased the seed in a shop in Moscow.
It is a multi-use variety that can be enjoyed fresh off the vine, processed, and since it holds up well, is a good variety for picking the slightly immature fruit at the end of the season, wrapping in newspaper, and storing in a cool, dark place for fresh use into the fall.
'Fakel' is an old, Soviet-era Moldovan commercial variety released in about 1970. It was introduced to American gardeners by Nichols Garden Nursery in the early 1990s after they had received seed from gardener and author, Kate Gessert.[1]
During the later part of the Reagan-era when Soviet/US relations were beginning to warm, Ms. Gessert helped to organize a horticultural tour of the Soviet Union as part of the Earthstewards Network "Gardeners for Peace."[2] She indicated that she had purchased the seed in a shop in Moscow.
Fruit Color: Red
Special Groups: Container Friendly
Harvest Timing: Main Crop / Mid-Season
Special Groups: Container Friendly
Harvest Timing: Main Crop / Mid-Season
Although the name or description of this variety refers to a modern company's name, the seed we are offering is in no way sourced from, "owned by" or connected with that company. The name is simply the historically accurate, common name for the variety giving credit to the seedsmen that originally released it.
Sow seeds indoors (do not direct sow into the garden), using sterile seed starting mix, 6 to 8 weeks before your last expected frost date. Plant 1/4" deep, water lightly but keep moist until emergence.
Full light and cooler temps (60° to 70°) will help to prevent the seedlings from becoming too leggy. If plants become rootbound before you can safely set them into the ground, transplant them into larger pots.
Harden off plants before planting outside. Young plants are very susceptible to frost and sunburn damage. Avoid too much nitrogen. Water evenly but not in excess.
Click here to view our full tomato growing guide.
Full light and cooler temps (60° to 70°) will help to prevent the seedlings from becoming too leggy. If plants become rootbound before you can safely set them into the ground, transplant them into larger pots.
Harden off plants before planting outside. Young plants are very susceptible to frost and sunburn damage. Avoid too much nitrogen. Water evenly but not in excess.
Click here to view our full tomato growing guide.
Informational Resources:
- Nichols Garden Nursery Catalogs. Various Years.
- "A Flower Child Visits the Land of Glasnost," by Judith Goldsmith.
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