Quick facts
- Everlasting, or winter tomato
- Rare
Solanum lycopersicum
We were so happy to have had Bombeta shared with us by a fellow gardener, gardening and seed saving in Greece. Bombeta is an uncommon "winter tomato" variety catagorized as a ramallet from Catalunia in Spain. Ramallet tomatoes grow in clusters and groups of green and red fruit are strung up at the end of the season and stored at room temperature for fresh eating. Fruits ripen progressively, and are great for fresh eating or saucing. If you're into self-sufficiency and eating well in all four seasons, this is the tomato for you. A great choice for short season climates with long winters! Read about this traditional method for storing tomatoes here.
Look here for a traditional Bombeta recipe!
How to grow it:
|
Germ Temp |
Indoor Start |
Germ Days |
Frost Tolerant |
Sun |
Seed Depth |
Plant/Row Spacing |
|
65-85 |
4-6 w. |
6-9 d. |
No |
Full |
1/8” |
24”/36” |
|
Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before average last frost date. Plant seeds in sterile potting soil and provide 7-10 hours of direct light each day. Transplant 24”-36” apart in full sun, while trellising is not necessary it is beneficial for easy of harvest and continued productivity in fall. Seed specs: Packet size- 30 seeds min. |