‘Tomaccio’ is the result of 12 years breeding
focused on offering the finest dried snack tomato
ever developed. A huge hit around the world...
‘Tomaccio’ is now available to you!
Characteristics:
• Early fruiting gourmet tomato
• Bred to dry naturally into a healthy, portable
snack
• Dried fruit possesses a greatly intensified tomato
flavor - exceptionally sweet
• Extremely robust plant grows as a vine
(12’-14’ per season)
• Unprecedented yield
(12-18 lbs. per season)
Background
The Tomato ‘Tomaccio’ originated in Israel — the result of
a 12-year breeding program using wild Peruvian tomato
species. This intestive breeding program resulted in the
world’s finest, sweetest snack tomato.
The ‘Tomaccio’ may
be consumed either fresh or dried.
‘Tomaccio’ Sweet Raisin, the gourmet quality snack tomato, referred to as the
“sweet raisin tomato,” is grown for its high sugar content.
The fruit’s sweetness intensifies when dried. The tomato
was bred to dry naturally in clusters cut off the vine. To
accelerate the drying process, tomatoes may be placed in
a 100º F oven for about 3 hours. The sweet dry delicacy
may be snacked on like other dried fruit. Or used as
ingredients in salads, omelets, pasta, kabobs, tarts,
appetizers, dressings and in your favourite entree.
Growing ‘Tomaccio’
The vigorous vining plants may be grown in large patio
containers or directly in the ground like other tomatoes.
With an expected height of 12 to 14 feet, the ‘Tomaccio’
requires support. Once flowering begins, plants must be
gently fastened to a support with cloth, velcroe ties or soft ties.
Pinching suckers to maintain one central main stem is
important for plant health and high fruit production. Early
harvesting is recommended, since fruit flavor has matured
by the time these tomatoes start to turn red.
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