70 days. Indeterminate. Open-pollinated.
Columbianum Wildform is a wild tomato cultivar native to the highlands of Colombia and first introduced to home gardeners after seed collector Gerhard Bohl gave the seeds to the Seed Ambassadors Project in 2007.
Indeterminate vines grow to around 10 feet in height and produce multiflora-like trusses of medium-small, bright red cherry tomatoes that ripen in clusters of 20 or more.
Flavor is sweet and rich.
Germination time for wild tomatoes is slightly longer than modern cultivars. Be patient and allow up to two weeks for the sprouts to emerge!
Columbianum Wildform Tomato
Growth Chart
Hardiness Zones: 3 to 11 Light Requirement: Full Sun Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained Sow Depth: 1/4 inch Plant Spacing: 36 inches Germination Temp: 65°F to 85°F Germination Time: 7 - 14 days Maturation: 70 days Growing Tips
Start tomatoes indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last spring frost, sowing the seeds 1/4 inch deep in a seed flat or cell tray. Use a heat mat to keep the soil temperature between 70-75°F and a humidity dome to ensure the soil stays moist between watering. Germination should occur within 7 to 14 days.
Transplant the seedlings into individual pots once they have grown their second set of leaves, and be sure to bury the stems up to the lower set of leaves to promote strong root growth.
When the outside soil temperature has reached a minimum of 70°F, plant the seedlings at least 2 feet apart in a location with full sun and very rich soil. Water frequently, and be sure to protect the plants if temperatures drop below 55°F.