SOLANUM LYCOPERSICUM
PACKET CONTAINS 50 SEEDS
Bush (determinate). Plants produce heavy yields of small pale pink to red egg-shaped fruit that grow to around 4cm long. Fruit has excellent sweet flavour and are best eaten fresh; ideal for salads. Very popular market variety in Thailand. Disease and cracking resistant.
Adaptable to most soils but produces the best fruit in a deep free-draining soil with consistent moisture in a sunny position. Protect from strong winds, support with stakes when required.
- Determinate
- Maturity: 10-12 weeks
| Method | Sow direct or raise seedlings. |
| Sowing Depth | 5mm |
| When to sow in Australia |
Tropical: Late summer, Autumn and late winter Temperate: Spring Cool climate: Spring |
| Germination | 10-14 days at 21-27°C |
| Plant Spacing | 75-100cm |
| Position | Full Sun |