Liberty Bell Tomato Info
What is a Liberty Bell tomato? Bred with cooking and stuffing in mind, the Liberty Bell tomato has very thick, sturdy sides and big seed chambers with lots of empty space inside. In fact, its shape and structure are very similar to those of a bell pepper, earning it its “Liberty Bell” name. The average fruit usually reaches 3 inches (7.5 cm.) in diameter, and weighs about 7 ounces (200 g.). The flesh is very flavorful and sweet. Liberty Bell tomato plants are indeterminate, which means they grow in a long, vining formation and will continue to produce fruit until killed by frost. They are relatively short for indeterminate plants and tend to reach 4 to 5 feet in height (1.2-1.5 m.).
How to Grow Liberty Bell Tomato Plants
Growing Liberty Bell tomatoes is very similar to growing any kind of indeterminate tomato variety. Seeds or transplants should only be planted outdoors after all chance of frost has passed. Plants like full sun and regular, deep waterings. Because these plants have longer stem growth, which continues to grow until the first frost, it’s usually recommended that they be staked to keep the fruit off the ground. Tomatoes are usually ready to start harvesting in the middle of summer.
