Tomato · Sugar Lump

Solanaceae · Solanum lycopersicum

Native to: South America
This variety was first cultivated in Germany.

Also known as: Benary's Gartenfreude Hochzucht, Jung's Sugar Lump, Gardener's Delight, Delice du Jardinier

Cost per seed: $0.03

Characteristics

Heirloom variety
Frost tender Annual

First introduced in Germany in 1950, this heirloom variety produces clusters of 6 - 12 smooth, deep red, 2.5cm cherry fruits. Considered to be one of the sweetest varieties available, hence its name, it makes a great snack, a flavourful addition to salads, and is also ideal for drying and preserving. Hardy and crack resistant.

Climbing (indeterminate)

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 80 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.

Feed

Apply slow release fertiliser at the recommended rate when transplanting or when seedlings are 5-10cm tall. Apply liquid fertiliser at the recommended rate and frequency while plants are fruiting or flowering.

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

Harvest

Fruit is ready when it starts to change colour. Harvest fruit by cutting with snips/secateurs or by twisting to separate from the stem. Harvest regularly to encourage more fruit. If stored at room temperature, fruit will continue to ripen after harvest.

Journal

24	6	13

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