Tomato 'Tlacolula Ribbed'

Solanum lycopersicum

How to grow Tomato 'Tlacolula Ribbed'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Tlacolula Ribbed is thought of as tender, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. Planting Tlacolula Ribbed in loamy soil with a ph of between 5.0 and 6.0 is ideal for as it does best in moderately acidic soil to weakly acidic soil.

Growing Tlacolula Ribbed from seed

Start seeds indoors six weeks before last frost date.

Aim to sow 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 2.60 feet (80.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 12°C / 54°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplanting Tlacolula Ribbed

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

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

As Tlacolula Ribbed is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Tlacolula Ribbed

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by late summer.

Tomato Tlacolula Ribbed Etymology

This tomato is named for the area it is believed to be from, which is the town of Tlacolula de Matamoros, Oaxaca, Mexico.


The name ‘Tlacolula’ is of uncertain meaning, although it may be Nahuatl for “place of many sticks” or “twisted thing”.

Tlacolula Ribbed folklore & trivia

A tomato believed to be originally from the area around Tlacolula de Matamoros, Oaxaca, Mexico.

Misspellings of Tomato 'Tlacolula Ribbed'

Tlacalula Pink, Tlacalula, Tlacalula ribbed

Other Names for Tomato 'Tlacolula Ribbed'

Tlacolula