Description
The Cappuccino brown tomato is a medium-sized, round-fruited variety with chocolate-brown skin and juicy, rich, and flavorful flesh. Prized for its complex, slightly sweet taste, it is ideal for lovers of intensely flavored tomatoes and grows very well in Quebec gardens.
2. Sowing
Difficulty level : Moderately easy
Sowing type : Indoor sowing 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost (mid-March to early April in zones 5-6)
Sowing technique : In pots or in cell trays
Sowing depth : ~ 5 mm
Germination time : 5 to 10 days
Germination temperature : 22 to 26 C
3. Culture
Ease of cultivation : Moderately easy
Growing season : Warm season
Transplantation : Easy, after all risk of frost has passed
Plant spacing : ~ 45 to 60 cm between plants
Distance between rows : ~ 75 to 90 cm
Hardiness zone : Non-hardy annual plant
Light : Full sun
Soil type : Rich, loose and well-drained soil
Soil pH : Slightly acidic to neutral
Soil moisture : Keep the soil consistently moist.
Soil fertility : Requires compost
Time before harvest : Approximately 70 to 80 days after transplanting
Watering : Regular, avoid sudden changes in humidity
Other characteristics : Indeterminate variety requiring support or a cage
4. Usage
Delicious fresh in salads, sandwiches or bruschetta. Its flavorful flesh is also excellent for fresh sauces and cooked dishes.
5. Apprenticeship
Companion plants : Basil, onion, garlic, carrot, parsley
Nefarious plants : Cabbage, fennel, corn
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