‘Zapotec Pleated’ is a strain of ‘Zapotec’ tomato, that came from the interior of Oaxaca, Mexico. Said to be grown by the Oaxacan Indians. Very prolific, indeterminate and regular leaf plants with very good yield of large (10-16 oz.), deeply pleated, (almost triangular in shape) pink-red fruit, with a somewhat hollow interior and mild sweet flavors. Popular for baking, grilling or stuffing. Good cooking and canning tomato. Late, about 85 days to maturity.

Varieties

Heirloom / Open Pollinated

Fruit Colors

Red

Flesh Colors

Pink

Fruit Shapes

Plum/Pear/Piriform / Ribbed

Fruit Sizes

Large

Culinary Uses

Paste / Sauce / Canner / Slicer / Stuffer

Plant Types

Indeterminate

Leaves

Regular

Flavors

Mild / Sweet