Product name: Plum Tomato

Latin name: Solanum lycopersicum

Variety description:  A brand new genetic for patio tomatoes. The plum-shaped fruits of this determinate patio tomato will develop above the leaves and spread like a blanket for an attractive visual effect. The plant and leaves are heat tolerant. The deliciously sweet fruits ripe early and are easy to pick. Plant and fruiting habit make it an ideal variety to produce in containers or to use as in combos. Four colours in a packet: pink, red, orange and yellow. Untreated seed.

Plant habit: determinate

 

Maturity (Days): 65

Color: Mix

Fruit shape: Plum

Plant size: Small

Fruit weight: 15-20 g

 

Green Thumb: CULTURAL PRACTICES: Sow indoors under grow lights, approximately 6 to 8 weeks before last frost in your region. Harden off before planting outdoors. Grow best at 21-24° C or higher. SOIL: Prepare the ground by working in plenty of well-rotted manure or compost at least 30 cm deep. Apply a general fertilizer before planting. SPACING: Set out 45 to 60 cm apart in rows 90 cm apart. The indeterminate types they need 38 to 45 cm between plants in rows spaced 45 to 50 cm apart and they need a stakes. GROWING TIPS: Tomatoes tolerate a wide range of fertile and well-drained soils. They require even moisture. Be careful however not to over-water as this will reduce their flavour. Grow in a warm, sunny spot. HARVESTING: Pick fruits as they ripen. Before frost, pull the plants up by the roots and hang them upside down indoors to help the fruits ripen.

 

Format: pkg

Quantity per package: 10 s/p

Formulation: untreated

Companion plants: artichoke, asparagus, basil, borage, carrot, celery, celery, chives, kohlrabi, watercress, strawberry, bean, lamb's lettuce, mint, turnip, parsnip, parsley, leek, radish, sage, thyme

Rival plants: garlic, eggplant, Swiss chard, beet, broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprout, cauliflower, kale, cucumber, pickle, squash, zucchini, shallot, spinach, fennel, corn, onion, okra, chili, pepper, peas , potato