Mushroom Basket Tomato

Mushroom Basket is an indeterminate heirloom beefsteak tomato known for its heavily ribbed, pleated appearance and vibrant pink-red color. These large fruits can weigh up to 1 pound, with a rich, sweet flavor and meaty texture ideal for slicing, stuffing, and fresh eating.

At a glance

• Variety: Mushroom Basket tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)
• Type: Indeterminate beefsteak, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Fruit: Heavily ribbed, pink-red, up to 1 lb
• Sun: Full sun
• Habit: Vigorous, needs staking or caging
• Use: Slicing, stuffing, fresh eating

Best for

• Stuffing thanks to the ribbed shape
• Slicing for sandwiches and salads
• Showpiece, distinctive fruit
• Fresh eating and cooking
• Heritage and seed-saving gardens

How to grow

Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost and transplant after frost has passed. Provide a sturdy cage or stake for the vigorous plants and heavy fruit, spacing about 36 inches apart in full sun with rich soil. Water deeply and consistently.

Flavor profile

Rich and sweet with a dense, meaty texture that fills out its sculpted, ribbed form.

About MIgardener

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