Turks Muts#542

The Turk’s Muts tomato is a distinctive heirloom variety originating from Russia, celebrated for its unique appearance and robust flavor.

Plant Characteristics:

• Growth Habit: Indeterminate, vining plant reaching approximately 1.8 meters (6 feet) in height.
• Foliage: Regular leaf structure.

Fruit Characteristics:

• Color: Red skin with darker streaks, transitioning to green at the top.
• Shape: Flattened, ribbed, and oblate, resembling a turban.
• Size: Medium to large, typically weighing between 150 to 300 grams.
• Flavor: Dark, juicy flesh with a musky and sweet taste.

Cultivation Tips:

• Planting: Start seeds indoors six weeks before the last expected frost date.
• Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors after the danger of frost has passed, ensuring they are planted deep to promote strong root development.
• Support: Due to their indeterminate nature, providing sturdy support structures like stakes or cages is recommended to manage growth and prevent fruit from touching the ground.
• Watering: Maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during fruit development, to prevent issues like cracking.
• Pruning: Regularly remove suckers to direct energy toward fruit production and improve air circulation.