Synonyms: Lycopersicon esculentum
Climbing. Vigorous and heavy producing plant. Small yellow pear-shaped fruit. Excellent flavour; sweet and tangy. Acid free. Good for adding colour to salads. Ideal for pickling.
Method: | Sow direct or raise seedlings |
Sowing Depth: | 5mm |
When: | Spring and early summer (or after frost) |
Germination: | 5-10 days @ 21-27°C |
Hardiness / Life Cycle: | Frost tender Annual |
Row Spacing: | 60-70cm |
Plant Spacing: | 50cm |
Position: | Full sun, moist well drained soil |
Days to Maturity/Flowering: | 75 days |
Method | Sow direct or raise seedlings |
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Sowing Depth | 5mm |
Season | Spring and early summer (or after frost) |
Germination | 5-10 days @ 21-27°C |
Hardiness / Life Cycle | Frost tender Annual |
Row Spacing | 100cm |
Plant Spacing | 80cm |
Position | Full sun, moist well drained soil |
Days Until Maturity | 100 days |
*Notes: Plants need staking. Keep well watered. Pick when mature to encourage more fruit. To reduce the risk of disease do not water overhead. Rotate crops: do not plant in the same position two years in a row.
Tomato seeds do not require any treatment (eg soaking, stratification) before sowing.
Tomato seeds can be sown directly into the garden OR seedlings can be raised in trays or other containers and transplanted to the garden once established.