Tomato 'Calabacito rojo'  

Calabacito rojo is a variety of Tomato which is a member of the Solanum family. Its botanical name is Solanum lycopersicum 'Calabacito rojo'. 'Calabacito rojo' is considered a heirloom cultivar. Its fruits normally ripen as a colour very similar to   Boston University Red.

Good producer of 3-5oz red, rippled fruit. Non-uniform size, some fruit produced is smooth, while others will be rippled on the same plant. Good flavour, regular leafed plant.

Mexico is believed to be where Calabacito rojo originates from.

Calabacito rojo Tomato is normally fairly low maintenance and quite easy to grow, as long as a level of basic care is provided throughout the year. Being aware of the basic soil, sun and water preferences will result in a happier and healthier plant.

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By our calculations, you should look at sowing Calabacito rojo about 42 days before your last frost date.

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Translates literally from Spanish to English as “Red Courgette”.

Possibly documented as early as 1795 in Philadelphia gardens. Seed was collected in Chiapas State (Mexico) in 1991 and reintroduced.

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