‘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.

Culinary Use

Paste / Sauce / Canner / Slicer / Stuffer

Flavor Profile

Mild / Sweet

Flesh Color

Pink

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Shape

Plum/Pear/Piriform / Ribbed

Fruit Size

Large

Leaf Type

Regular

Maturity

Late

Plant Type

Indeterminate

Variety

Heirloom / Open Pollinated