Solanacées • Solanum lycopersicum

Anna Russian Beefsteak Tomato - Organic

"Under the soft summer light, tender, heart-shaped fruits grow heavy on the stems, like a generous offering to the patient gardener."

$4.49

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The Anna Russian tomato is an heirloom variety steeped in history, brought from Russia by an immigrant who settled in Oregon on the American West Coast. Passed down and cultivated by his descendants, it has stood the test of time thanks to its exceptional flavor and distinctive shape.

In the garden, this semi-determinate variety stands out for its compact habit , adorned with finely cut leaves that give it a delicate appearance. From early summer, it produces large, elongated, heart-shaped fruits of a deep pinkish-red . Valuable in regions with short growing seasons, it fruits in 65 to 75 days , becoming a reliable companion for gardeners seeking an early yet bountiful tomato.

It is a plant well suited to respectful cultivation , which integrates harmoniously into a rotational vegetable garden , at the heart of a garden connected to living things.

  • Growing climate: Warm season
  • Sowing difficulty level: Medium
  • Care required: Regular
  • Growth: Summer growth

Note: Requires warmth to produce well, needs staking and regular watering to limit cracking of large fruits.

The Anna Russian tomato is renowned for its tender, velvety, and juicy flesh, with a balanced and intensely aromatic flavor. Each fruit is a true delight, ideal in fresh tomato salads, sliced ​​into thin strips, or simply enjoyed with a drizzle of olive oil.

Thanks to its melting texture and few seeds, it's also ideal for preparing light sauces, homemade coulis, or summer preserves. Its elegant heart shape evokes traditional tomatoes, grown to nourish with generosity and emotion.

Anna Russian Beefsteak Tomato - Organic

Anna Russian Beefsteak Tomato - Organic

$4.49

$4.49

écoumene seeding advice

Seeding type

Indoor seeding

Germination time

7-10 days

Germination temperature

26° to 30° Celsius

Sowing depth

Sowing at a depth of 5 mm

Transplantation

Easy transplantation

Technical

Seeding in clusters

Growing conditions

Number of days to maturity

Harvest at ± 65 days

Hardiness zone

Zone-3b

Distance between plants

45 cm

Optimal brightness

Sun plant

Soil texture

Loose (silty) soil

Soil moisture

Cool, well-drained soil

Soil fertility

Plant very demanding in bacteria-dominant compost

optimal soil pH

Low acidic pH

Average plant height

200 cm

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