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Tomato 'Rio grande'

Solanum lycopersicum

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Rio grande is part of the Solanum genus and is a Tomato variety. Its scientific name is Solanum lycopersicum 'Rio grande'. 'Rio grande' is considered a heirloom cultivar.

A great paste tomato, this one has natural VFF resistance. Earlier and more productive than the standard Roma tomato. Plum shaped, red, regular leafed plant.

Rio grande grows as an Annual and is a Fruit. Being an Annual, it tends to grow best over the course of a single year. Rio grande is known for growing to a height of approximately 1.20 metres (3.90 feet).

Mexico is believed to be where Rio grande originates from.

Typically, Rio grande Tomato is normally fairly low maintenance and can thus be quite easy to grow - only a basic level of care is required throughout the year to ensure it thrives. Being aware of the basic growing conditions this plant likes (soil, sun and water) will result in a strong and vibrant plant.

This plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Tomato 'Rio grande' have been kindly provided by our members.

How to grow Tomato 'Rio grande'

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Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Rio grande is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. USDA Hardiness Zone 3 to 14 are typically the USDA Hardiness Zones that are appropriate for this plant (although this can vary based on your microclimate). Rio grande requires a loamy soil with a ph of 5.0 - 6.0 - it grows best in moderately acidic soil to weakly acidic soil.

Growing Rio grande from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 2.60 feet (80.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.78 inches (2.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 12°C / 54°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplanting Rio grande

Transplant out when around 15cm (6 inches) high.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Rio grande is a tender plant.

Harvesting Rio grande

Expect harvests to start to occur in mid summer.

Tomato 'Rio grande' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Rio grande exhibits. Annual Category The category for the Rio grande plant. Fruit
Hardiness Is Rio grande frost hardy? Tender Country of Origin Where does Rio grande come from? Mexico
Harvest Time When is Rio grande ready for harvest? Mid Summer
Mature Height How tall does Rio grande grow? 1.20 metres / 3.90 feet Mature Spread How wide does Rio grande grow? 50.0 cm / 1.62 feet
USDA Zone Range What zones does Rio grande grow best in? Zone 3 - Zone 14 pH Range The level of acidity for Rio grande. 5.0 - 6.0
Sun How much sunlight does Rio grande need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Rio grande require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertiliser does Rio grande need? Medium
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Rio grande need in order to germinate? 12°C / 54°F to 32°C / 90°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Rio grande in? 13°C / 55°F to 35°C / 95°F
Sowing Depth How deep to plant Rio grande? 2.0 cm / 0.78 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Rio grande 80.0 cm / 2.60 feet
Edible? Is Rio grande edible? edible
Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Rio grande seedlings? 45.0 cm / 1.46 feet

How long does Rio grande take to grow?

These estimates for how long Tomato 'Rio grande' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Rio grande to germinate? 5 days Average 5 days | Min 5 days | Max 7 days (9)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Rio grande? + 69 days Average 69 days | Min 40 days | Max 85 days (3)
Days to Maturity How long until Rio grande is ready for harvest / bloom? + 72 days Average 72 days | Min 72 days | Max 72 days (1)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Rio grande? = 146 days

When should I sow Rio grande?

Folia's when to plant Tomato 'Rio grande' estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

Rio grande folklore & trivia

Some sources say this seed originates from Mexico, others say Peru, and even others say Italy.

Other Names for Tomato 'Rio grande'

Rio grande vff

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