Known to be the favorite tomato of Homer Fike of West Virginia and passed down to his extended family to be grown in Aurora, WV, for generations, Homer Fike’s Yellow Oxheart produces large, yellow, heart-shaped fruits with few seeds and few seeds. Flavor is very refreshing with a fruity flavor. Our plants were later than other varieties we grow on our farm but once in production, they gave us many fruits in 1-2 lb range.
Packet has min. 20 seeds
- Solanum lycopersicum
- Full sun
- Planting depth: 1/8″
- Sprouts in 7-10 days
- Ideal growing temperature: 75-95F
- Plant spacing: 24″
- Frost hardy: No
- Growth habit: Indeterminate
- Growing tips: Start in seedling trays in seed starting soil that has essential nutrients in it 6-8 weeks prior to last frost. Barely cover the seeds with soil and keep the soil moist for quick germination. Make sure to keep the young seedlings under good light to have strong plants with sturdy, healthy stems and leaves. Transplant after last frost in well-drained, fertile soil. Feed with liquid fertilizer once every two weeks. Water regularly especially in flower stage. Mulch and always water at plant base to minimize disease. Trellis indeterminate varieties with long vines and prune leaves if the plant canopy becomes too thick for improved air circulation.
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My best producer. Huge, solid, meaty fruit. Mild flavor, just as expected. Delicious.
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