A spectacular and rare variety producing huge, deeply ribbed fruits with rich mahogany-red skin and hints of green at the shoulders. The Alifirov Secret tomato is truly impressive in size — often reaching 800–900g per fruit — and even more remarkable inside.
The flesh is dense, sweet, and meaty with very few seeds and excellent texture. Perfect for slicing, gourmet salads, sandwiches, and sauces. These tomatoes combine outstanding flavour with beauty, making them a favourite among heirloom growers and tomato enthusiasts.
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🌱 Growing Instructions:
• Sow Indoors: February–April
• Depth: 0.5 cm deep in trays or pots of moist compost
• Temperature: 20–25°C for germination (7–14 days)
• Transplant: When seedlings are large enough to handle, pot into 9 cm pots
• Plant Out: After the last frost in a sunny, sheltered spot or greenhouse
• Spacing: 45–60 cm apart
• Support: Stake or cage plants as fruits are very heavy
• Harvest: July–October
For best results, pinch out side shoots and feed regularly with a tomato fertiliser once flowering begins.
🌿 Highlights:
• Giant heirloom fruits up to 900g
• Deep mahogany-red skin with green shoulders
• Sweet, meaty, and low in seeds
• Excellent for slicing, salads & sauces
• Rare collector’s variety
🌿 Don’t forget to check our other heirloom tomato seed listings for more rare and unique varieties!
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