Large Tomato Fruits
Produces substantial beefsteak tomatoes that can reach approximately 1–2 pounds under favorable growing conditions.
Trip-L-Crop Tomato Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Trip-L-Crop Tomato Seeds
Trip-L-Crop Tomato is an heirloom, open-pollinated tomato variety known for its vigorous indeterminate vines and heavy fruit production. It produces large, meaty tomatoes that can weigh approximately 1–2 pounds, making them suitable for fresh slicing, cooking, and canning. The plants can grow exceptionally tall and require strong staking or trellising. Trip-L-Crop performs best in full sun, fertile soil, and warm growing conditions.
Heirloom Tomato
Large Beefsteak Fruit
Indeterminate Vines
Heavy Producer
Key Features
Vigorous Climbing Vines
Develops exceptionally long indeterminate vines that benefit from sturdy trellises and continuous support.
Meaty Tomato Flesh
Produces firm, meaty fruits suitable for sandwiches, fresh slicing, cooking, and home canning.
Productive Harvests
Known for its heavy production and extended harvesting season when provided with proper growing conditions.
Product Highlights
Traditional heirloom tomato variety
Large beefsteak-type tomatoes
Approximately 1–2 pound fruits
Indeterminate growth habit
Vigorous vines reaching 10–15 feet or more
Heavy fruit production
Suitable for slicing and canning
Requires strong trellis support
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Solanum lycopersicum |
| Common Name | Trip-L-Crop Tomato; Italian Tree Tomato; Triple Crop Tomato |
| Plant Family | Solanaceae |
| Seed Type | Heirloom, Open-Pollinated Vegetable Seeds |
| Growth Habit | Indeterminate, Vigorous Climbing Vine |
| Fruit Color | Red; some historical strains are described as pink |
| Fruit Type | Large Beefsteak |
| Fruit Weight | Approximately 1–2 pounds under favorable conditions |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally grown as a warm-season annual in Zones 3–10 |
| Planting Season | Spring, after the danger of frost has passed |
| Seed Starting | Start indoors 6–8 weeks before the last expected frost |
| Germination Time | Approximately 5–10 days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | 70–85°F |
| Days to Maturity | Approximately 70–85 days after transplanting; varies by seed source |
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter |
| Watering | Regular, consistent moisture throughout the growing season |
| Mature Plant Height | Approximately 10–15 feet or more with suitable growing conditions |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 24–36 inches with adequate vine support |
| Plant Uses | Fresh Slicing, Sandwiches, Cooking, and Canning |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Start the Seeds Indoors
Sow seeds approximately 1/4 inch deep in a quality seed-starting mix, 6–8 weeks before the last expected frost. Maintain warm conditions and provide sufficient light after germination.
Sow seeds approximately 1/4 inch deep in a quality seed-starting mix, 6–8 weeks before the last expected frost. Maintain warm conditions and provide sufficient light after germination.
Step 2: Prepare the Garden
Choose a sunny location with fertile, well-drained soil. Incorporate compost and prepare strong stakes or trellises before transplanting.
Choose a sunny location with fertile, well-drained soil. Incorporate compost and prepare strong stakes or trellises before transplanting.
Step 3: Transplant the Seedlings
Transplant after frost danger has passed and soil temperatures have warmed to at least 60°F. Space plants approximately 24–36 inches apart to allow room for vigorous growth.
Transplant after frost danger has passed and soil temperatures have warmed to at least 60°F. Space plants approximately 24–36 inches apart to allow room for vigorous growth.
Step 4: Provide Water and Support
Water consistently at the base of the plants and maintain even soil moisture. Train the long vines onto a sturdy trellis or support system as they develop.
Water consistently at the base of the plants and maintain even soil moisture. Train the long vines onto a sturdy trellis or support system as they develop.
Step 5: Harvest the Tomatoes
Monitor developing fruits and harvest when they reach their mature red color and begin to soften slightly. Regular harvesting encourages continued fruit production.
Monitor developing fruits and harvest when they reach their mature red color and begin to soften slightly. Regular harvesting encourages continued fruit production.
Grow Big Harvests with Trip-L-Crop Tomatoes
Grow Trip-L-Crop Tomato for its vigorous climbing vines, large beefsteak fruits, and productive harvests. Its meaty tomatoes are excellent for fresh slicing, cooking, and canning. Provide full sunlight, consistent moisture, and strong trellis support for healthy plant growth and rewarding harvests.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about Trip-L-Crop tomato size, climbing growth, and seed planting.
How tall do Trip-L-Crop tomato plants grow?
Trip-L-Crop tomato plants are exceptionally vigorous indeterminate growers. Their vines commonly reach 10–15 feet and can grow taller under favorable conditions. Use a strong trellis, tall stakes, or another sturdy support system to manage the long vines and heavy tomato fruits.
How big do Trip-L-Crop tomatoes get?
Trip-L-Crop tomatoes can produce large beefsteak fruits weighing approximately 1–2 pounds each. Some fruits can reach around 6 inches across. Their substantial, meaty flesh makes them useful for fresh slicing, sandwiches, cooking, and home canning. Actual fruit size depends on growing conditions and plant care.
Are Trip-L-Crop tomatoes suitable for greenhouse growing?
Yes. Trip-L-Crop tomatoes are suitable for greenhouse cultivation because their vigorous indeterminate vines can be trained vertically. Provide adequate greenhouse height, strong trellising, good ventilation, and consistent watering. Regularly monitor flowering and provide suitable pollination conditions for good fruit development.