Tomato - Italian Ice
The Italian Ice is a
small white to cream-yellow tomato variety with a sugary sweet flavor that is
bursting with flavor! This variety produces high yields; Clusters of 1 - 1
1/2" snack-sized fruits that ripen from green to white to cream-yellow
color. The tomatoes are edible once they turn their famous yellow white. The
ripened tomatoes are incredibly sweet, which makes this variety a double
threat.
Italian Ice is a hybrid variety of cherry tomato
that is botanically classified as Lycopersicon esculentum, formerly Solanum
lycopersicum. Tomatoes are categorized in subgroups that represent variations
observed within the tomato species, referred to as their cultivar, a botanical
term that is a contraction of the two-word term cultivated variety, and is
equivalent to what growers simply call a “variety.”
These tomatoes are
small and perfectly round, averaging one inch in diameter and weighing one
ounce. It is unique in that it ripens from a green to lemony-white color when
fully mature. The fruits with more sun exposure develop a more yellow-toned
skin, while those that ripen in the shade keep a white colour. Its flesh is
juicy and its flavour is sugary sweet with low to moderate acid levels. The
high-yielding indeterminate, or vining, plant continues to grow, set fruit, and
ripen throughout the season until killed by frost, producing clusters of
snack-sized fruits along vines up to five or six feet long with serrated or
ruffled leaves.
The mellow, fruity
flavor of Italian Ice tomatoes is perfect for fresh eating. Try chilling a bowl
of the tiny tomatoes for a satisfying, portable, and refreshing snack. As well
as using fresh in salads, cherry tomatoes can be used raw in cooked pasta dishes
along with fresh basil, or used to make a delicious and unique sauce or jam.
Tomatoes pair well with soft cheeses and savory herbs, but can also be blended
with more sweet-style herbs, such as mint. Store tomatoes at room temperature, away from
direct sunlight until ripe and ready to use. Refrigerate only extra-ripe
tomatoes to prevent them from ripening any further.
Tomatoes are widely
known for their outstanding antioxidant content, particularly lycopene.
Tomatoes are an excellent source of vitamins A and C and folic acid, and they
also contain good amounts of fiber, carbohydrate, potassium, and iron.
Italian Ice grows as an annual and is a fruit. Being an annual, it tends to grow best over the course of a single year. Italian Ice is known for growing to a height of approximately 1.20 metres (3.90 feet). Mexico is believed to be where Italian Ice originates from. Italian Ice Tomato is normally fairly low maintenance and is normally quite easy to grow, as long as a level of basic care is provided throughout the year. Being aware of the basic soil, sun and water preferences
will result in a happier and healthier plant.
Plant in a location
that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when
planting that Italian Ice is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until
your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before
moving outside. Ideally plant in loamy
soil and try to keep the pH of your soil between the range of 5.0 and 6.0 as
Italian Ice likes to be in moderately acidic soil to weakly acidic soil.
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