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Opalka Tomato

Scientific Name: Solanum lycopersicum 'Opalka'

Also Known As

  • Lycopersicon esculentum 'Opalka'

Plant type

perennial, annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 5'-6'
  • W: 4'-5'

planting zones

  • 1-12

Opalka Tomato plant details

Opalka Tomato is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Opalka Tomato

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable
Plant family: solanaceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: edible, indeterminate

GROWING CONDITIONS for Opalka Tomato

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An heirloom originally from Poland that is shaped like a wax pepper, with large, meaty, great tasting fruit. Outstanding for sauce and canning, it is also tasty sliced. Best picked before fully ripe and allowed to finish ripening off the vine.

Gardening facts about Opalka Tomato plant

How to Grow Opalka Tomato

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
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