VegetableTomato
Trip L Crop Tomato
Trip L Crop is an open-pollinated heirloom slicing tomato that brings serious substance to the garden. These indeterminate plants produce large crimson fruits weighing 1 to 2 pounds with a dense, meaty interior ideal for slicing and canning. Ready to harvest in 70 to 79 days from transplant, it thrives across hardiness zones 2 through 11 and resists a formidable list of tomato diseases including Fusarium Wilt, Verticillium Wilt, and Tobacco Mosaic Virus. With a compact mature height of 18 to 24 inches, it fits neatly into gardens, raised beds, and even greenhouses.
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Growing Conditions
USDA Zone
2-11
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, Fertile Loam With Organic Matter
Growth Stats
24 in
Height
TypeIndeterminate
Spacing
24
Plant Profile
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Zones
2-11
Size
24in H x ?in W
Growth
—
Care
High
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Highlights
Trip L Crop delivers the kind of substantial fruit that makes canning worthwhile, each tomato packing a tight, meaty interior that slices clean and sings in a fresh tomato sauce. Its disease resistance profile is genuinely impressive, warding off seven major tomato afflictions including Fusarium Wilt and Tobacco Mosaic Virus. The fact that it's open-pollinated means you can save seeds year after year, building a connection to your garden that hybrids simply can't offer.
Common Uses
Trip L Crop excels at two tasks that matter most to serious home gardeners: slicing fresh for sandwiches and salads, and canning for long-term storage. The dense, meaty flesh holds up beautifully in both applications, making it equally at home on a summer plate or sealed in a jar for winter cooking.
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Care Instructions
Start Indoors
Sow seeds indoors 7 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost date. Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep in moist seed-starting mix, keep soil at 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, and maintain bright light once seedlings emerge.
Transplant Outdoors
Harden off seedlings over 7 to 10 days by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions. Transplant outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed to at least 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Bury the stem up to the first true leaves to encourage a stronger root system.
Harvesting
Pick fruits when they reach full crimson color and yield slightly to gentle pressure, typically 70 to 79 days after transplanting. Twist and lift gently, or cut the stem with pruners to avoid damaging the vine. Harvest regularly to encourage continued flowering and production throughout the season.
Pruning
As an indeterminate variety, Trip L Crop benefits from selective pruning to manage its sprawling growth. Remove lower leaves once the plant is established to improve air circulation and reduce disease pressure, and consider removing some suckers (shoots that form between the main stem and branches) to redirect energy toward fruit production rather than excessive foliage.
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Companion Planting
Pests & Diseases
Ecology & Traits
Edible
Scientific Classification
Solanum lycopersicum
Family
Solanaceae
Genus
Solanum
Growth Habit
Indeterminate
Native Status
L48 (I)AK (I)HI (I)PR (I)VI (I)CAN (W)