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Moskvich Pole Tomato Seeds

Moskvich Pole Tomato Seeds

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~0.57 g (~20 seeds)
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Moskvich' translates to "inhabitant of Moscow", paying homage to the area where it was bred in the early 1970s (more information inside packet). After a winter without homegrown tomatoes, it will be the first one you will harvest, as it withstands cool weather. At the end of the hot summer when temperatures cool off, it is the last to slow down in production of full-size, garden-fresh fruit.

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Variety Info

Days to Maturity: 75–80 days from transplanting

Family: Solanaceae

Type: Indeterminate, Slicing Tomato (Learn more)

Native: Andes

Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual

Exposure: Full sun

Plant Dimensions: Vines up to 6' or longer

Variety Info: Globe-shaped, 4–6 oz. fruits are deep red. Plants are more cold tolerant than other tomato varieties. 'Moskvich' is an indeterminate type tomato developed in the early 1970s at the Vavilov Institute of Plant Industry near St. Petersburg, Russia.

Attributes: Cold Tolerant, Frost Sensitive

Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: For mild climates only: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F.

When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting. Transplant when air temperature is 45°F or warmer, usually 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°–90°F.

Days to Emerge: 5–10 days

Seed Depth: ¼

Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 24"–36"

Row Spacing: 36"

Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 24"–36"

Growing Info

Harvesting: Moskvich' tomatoes are at the peak of sun-ripened deliciousness when red, and have a slight give when gently squeezed.

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Total 5 star reviews: 8 Total 4 star reviews: 0 Total 3 star reviews: 1 Total 2 star reviews: 2 Total 1 star reviews: 2
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  • Amanda B.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Dec 10, 2024
    5 Stars

    I have been growing this tomato for 3 years running now and it will have a place in my garden every year even though the seeds can sometime be hard to find. Don't worry too much about their size. They are not a huge plant and are slower growing than many other varieties BUT what stress they cause you early in the season they will repay many times over in amazing flavor over a long season! They aren't huge fruits but I'd rather not have a half a huge tomato left over after making a sandwich and this is my sandwich tomato! Blts like nothing else! Couldn't do without them

  • Martha R.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Apr 28, 2024
    5 Stars

    Love that they are getting ready to be planted outdoors, they are coming along nicely. Thank you

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • marcia a.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    Sep 3, 2024
    3 Stars

    these tomatoes just don't grow fast at all.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Sherri
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Oct 20, 2023
    5 Stars

    I am looking forward to planting these in 2024.

  • Alisha E.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 2 out of 5 stars
    May 9, 2022
    2 Stars

    These plants grew very well, they are large and healthy in appearance. The tomatoes, however, are small. I have yet to have one get larger than 3 inches in diameter. Most are 1-2 inches in diameter. They have good flavor, but they are definitely not beefsteak tomatoes. Since the plant is healthy and the other tomatoes that I have grown are performing as promised, I do not know what has happened with this variety.