Tomato 'Andes'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Andes is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Andes needs a loamy soil with a ph of 5.0 to 6.0 (moderately acidic soil to weakly acidic soil).

Start seeds indoors six weeks before last frost date.

Sow 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 0.78 inches (2.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 12°C / 54°F.

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

Plant to the first set of true leaves to promote strong root growth.

Andes is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

This variety tends to mature and be ready for harvest in mid summer.

“Cornue de Andes”/“Andes Cornue” translates literally to “Horn of the Andes”/“Andes Horn” which is a direct reference to this tomato’s shape.

Reportedly a very popular variety in France, hence its several synonyms in French, it is not clear that this plant is actually from the Andes or Peru.

Andine cornue, Poivron de andes, Andes cornue, Cornue de andes