| Alicante | |
| Maturity: | 55-70 days |
| Type: | Heirloom |
| Color: | Red |
| Weight: | 2 to 6 oz |
| Height: | 1-2 meters |
Alicante is a medium sized red variety of tomato. It is resistant to "greenback," a condition in which the fruit fails to ripen evenly, and produces a reliable, heavy, early crop.[1]
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