Description
An heirloom variety that is sweet tasting with low acidity. A great variety for the home gardener as it is a vigorous grower with high yields over a long period. Produces large smooth deep red fruit. An indeterminate variety that needs staking
When to Plant
Zone 1: OctoberDecember
Zone 2: AugustDecember
Zone 3: AugustJanuary
Zone 4: AprilJuly
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Soil
Tomatoes are very nitrogen- hungry, so prepare the soil by integrating nitrogen-rich pea or broad bean plants into your soil as a green manure. Alternatively, mix compost and chook manure through your patch a fortnight prior to planting.
Soil pH Level5.57.5
Position
Choose a sunny, well-drained spot in your patch, preferably a place you havent grown tomatoes in the previous season.
How to Plant
Propagate in seed trays. Tomatoes are suitable larger pots, but prefer an in-ground veggie patch. Its recommended to pinch out the first side shoots to encourage plant growth.
Spacing4060 cm
Depth0.5cm – 1cm
Companion Plants
Basil, Marigold
No.of seeds:50
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