Lange Aermer#349

The Lange Ærmer tomato is an indeterminate, paste-type variety developed by Tom Wagner in the United States.It produces elongated, cylindrical fruits with a pointed tip, typically weighing around 100 grams each.The fruits start as green with dark green speckles and transition to amber when fully ripe, exhibiting a Green When Ripe (GWR) characteristic.They have dense flesh with minimal juice and few seeds, offering a sweet, fresh, and slightly spicy flavor reminiscent of “Green Zebra” tomatoes.

Plant Characteristics:

• Growth Habit: Indeterminate, vining plant reaching approximately 2.4 meters in height.
• Foliage: Dense, dark green, and drooping leaves.
• Flowers: Composed of six long, thin sepals and five or six petals.
• Fruit Clusters: Clusters consist of one long bunch containing 8 to 10 fruits.
• Fruit Appearance: Small, elongated plum-type fruits with cylindrical shape and invaginated apical end.
• Fruit Color: Green with wide dark green stripes, turning amber at maturity.
• Fruit Characteristics: Depression at the weak peduncular attachment and invaginated umbilicus trace.
• Harvest Period: Medium, regular until frost.
• Disease Susceptibility: Very susceptible to black ass.
• Setting: Slow to set.
• Flesh: Fleshy green with little gel and seeds.
• Taste: Reserved for sauce making.

Cultivation Notes:

• Planting: Sown on March 15 and planted on May 2.
• Support: Grown on two stems.
• Climate Suitability: Suitable for various climates.
• Foliage: Regular foliage.
• Height: Approximately 1.6 meters.
• Origin: USA.

This variety is particularly valued for its firm, meaty texture and minimal seed content, making it ideal for sauces and cooking applications.Its unique appearance and flavor profile also make it a conversation piece in the garden.