Tomato · Tommy Toe

Solanaceae · Solanum lycopersicum

Characteristics

Heirloom variety
Frost tender Annual

One of the most popular varieties available. Climbing. Large cherry tomatoes growing up to 4cm. Exceptional flavour; very sweet. Long cropping. Good disease resistance.

Climbing (indeterminate)
Height: 150 cm Width: 60 cm

The basics

Position: Full sun
Soil: Moist, well-drained

Position

Sowing Seeds

Sow in Spring and early summer (or after frost)
Technique: Direct, Raise seedlings

Depth: 5 mm Width: 50 cm Rows: 60 cm

Germination

5 to 10 days at 21 to 27°C
Maturity 72 days

Care

Plants need staking. Prune plants to two main stems. 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.

Common Problems: Blossom end rot, Split fruit, Catfacing, Sunscald

Harvest

When to harvest: January to May

Journal

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