Mushroom Basket Tomato 10 Seeds

Solanum lycopersicum

Mushroom Basket Tomato is a striking heirloom tomato variety originally from Russia (known there as Gribnoe Lukoshko). It’s celebrated for its deeply ribbed, pleated, almost sculptural fruits that resemble a mushroom cap or basket full of fruit - hence the name. 

These large, beautifully textured tomatoes are not only eye‑catching in the garden but also delicious. With sweet, mild flavour, firm flesh, and very few seeds, Mushroom Basket is excellent for fresh eating, slicing, salads, gourmet dishes, and light roasting. 

Days to Maturity: 75–85 days from transplant (mid‑season) 

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Solanum lycopersicum
• Variety: Mushroom Basket
• Plant Type: Indeterminate heirloom tomato
• Plant Height: 5–7 feet (vigorous vines) 
• Growth Habit: Vining, indeterminate
• Fruit Size: 8–16 oz (medium to large) 
• Fruit Colour: Watermelon‑pink to deep red with cream speckling 
• Fruit Texture: Firm, meaty with few seeds
• Flavor: Sweet, mild, and rich 
• Sun Requirements: Full sun
• Germination Time: 5–10 days
• Days to Maturity: 75–85 days

Key Features

• Unique deeply ribbed, pleated fruit shape - visually stunning in garden beds and harvest baskets 
• Moderately large fruits with firm flesh and few seeds - great for slicing or stuffing 
• Sweet, mild flavour ideal for fresh eating, salads, and gourmet dishes 
• Vigorous indeterminate growth provides continuous production throughout the season 
• Excellent heirloom variety for home gardens and specialty markets

Garden Uses

• Fresh slicing and salads
• Sandwiches and gourmet plating
• Light roasting or grilling
• Stuffed tomatoes
• Home and market garden plantings

How to Grow from Seed

Indoor Sowing:
• Start seeds 8-10 weeks before last frost
• Sow seeds 1/8–¼ inch deep in seed‑starting mix
• Keep soil warm (70–85°F / 21–29°C) and evenly moist
• Seeds usually germinate in 5–10 days

Transplanting:
• Harden off seedlings before frost danger has passed
• Space plants 24–36 inches apart
• Provide sturdy support (stakes, tall cages) as plants can reach 5–7 feet tall

Growing Tips:
• Grow in rich, well‑drained soil
• Regular watering and feeding encourages larger fruit set
• Remove lower leaves to improve airflow and reduce disease risk

Care Tips

• Water deeply and consistently
• Fertilize every 2–3 weeks once flowering begins
• Prune suckers to focus energy on fruit production
• Provide tall support for heavy fruit trusses
• Harvest when fruits show full colour and have a slight give

FAQ

What makes Mushroom Basket tomatoes unique?
Their deeply ribbed, pleated, almost sculptural shape and watermelon‑pink to red colour are very distinctive and highly ornamental. 

Are Mushroom Basket tomatoes good for eating?
Yes. They have mild, sweet flavour with firm flesh and few seeds, making them excellent for fresh eating, salads, and slicing. 

How tall do these tomatoes grow?
As an indeterminate variety, they can reach 5–7 feet or more and benefit from tall supports. 

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