Reumberto

AKA "Re Umberto", "Roi Umberto", "Re Fiascone", "Fiascone", "King Umberto", "Umberto Pear" and "Umberto". Indeterminate. This historic tomato was named in honor of Umberto 1, King of Italy, in 1878. It was one of the main toppings of the famous Pizza Margherita 1889 to honor the Queen. By 1884 the W. Atlee Burpee and Company introduced it to Americans. In Italy, the entire plants were harvested in the autumn and the immature fruit would continue ripening indoors for long periods of time. The tomatoes were also used for cooking and sauces. The original seed slowly disappeared in the 20th century and was close to extinction, after the San Marzano tomato originated from a crossing between Reumberto and another local variety. The plants are very productive and produce many 1-2 oz small red fruit which are fig to pear shaped. 75 days from transplant.