Matina Old Mature Instant
It is exceptionally fast, often maturing in 55 to 58 days from transplanting.
The plants are indeterminate and feature distinctive "potato leaves".
It is part of the genetic diversity found in Central American cacao production alongside other varieties like Ceylan or Nacional. Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Matina Tomato German Heirloom Earliest Tomato matina old mature
In the context of permanent crops, refers to a traditional cacao variety common in Costa Rica and Mexico.
It bears clusters of red, uniformly round fruits weighing between 2 to 4 oz . It is exceptionally fast, often maturing in 55
Despite its small size, it is praised for a complex flavor profile similar to large beefsteaks, often described as sweet, juicy, and sometimes smoky. Matina Cacao
The tomato is a popular German heirloom variety . It is often described as an "early-maturing" or "earliest" variety, as it typically reaches maturity and produces ripe fruit significantly sooner than larger beefsteak types. Go to product viewer dialog for this item
Literature on "old mature" plantations notes that they require significant phosphorus application to maintain high fruit production levels.