Tomatoes – Thorburn’s Terracotta

(Solanum lycopersicum). Incredible flavor, color, and history! Introduced in 1893 by James Thorburn of New York, this is one of the most sensational tomatoes we have ever grown. With honey-brown skin, orange-pink flesh, and green seed mass, this is an eye-catching slicer with an out-of-this-world flavor. The tomato produces heavily during mid-season and then drops off quickly once cool weather sets in. As a cooker, it will yield a pumpkin-orange sauce with a floral aroma. We are excited to have this tomato that was painted in color in Thorburn’s 1893 catalog; at last, we can offer this rare treasure! From the collection of Dr. William Woys Weaver. 

• Semi-determinate
• 75 days to maturity
• 6-8 hours of full sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 days
• Seed Depth: 1/8″
• Plant Spacing: 24″
• Ideal Temperature: 75-95 F
• Frost Hardy: No

Very rare and very old variety, 1893, from the catalog of James Thorburn’s company.
Round fruit from 120 to 250 grams, discreet ribbing at the top.
Uncommonly colored epidermis, honey brown color similar to terracotta, hence its name, green traces on the shoulders only disappearing at full maturity.
Thick skin, orange flesh mottled with pink in the center. Sweet and balanced flavor.
Plant with medium development, indeterminate growth. Regular foliage.
Big production in mid-season which tends to decrease as the autumn freshness sets in.