Tomato Grosse Lisse Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Solanum lycopersicum
Grosse Lisse Tomato is a classic Australian garden favourite, valued for its large, smooth red fruit, rich traditional tomato flavour and productive indeterminate growth. This vigorous climbing tomato produces generous crops over an extended season and is an excellent all-purpose variety for slicing, salads, sandwiches and cooking.
Key Attributes
Classic Australian FavouriteA long-established tomato variety widely grown in Australian home vegetable gardens. |
Large Red TomatoesProduces attractive, smooth, globe-shaped red fruit that can reach approximately 200 g. |
Rich Tomato FlavourFull-flavoured, juicy tomatoes ideal for fresh eating, slicing and cooking. |
Heavy YieldingVigorous plants can produce generous harvests over an extended growing season. |
Indeterminate GrowthClimbing plants continue growing and producing fruit while favourable conditions persist. |
Versatile All-Purpose TomatoExcellent for salads, sandwiches, burgers, slicing, sauces and cooked dishes. |
Product Description
Tomato Grosse Lisse is a classic tomato variety that has long been popular in Australian vegetable gardens. Known for its vigorous growth, reliable productivity and large, smooth red fruit, Grosse Lisse is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a traditional all-purpose tomato.
The plants produce medium to large, globe-shaped tomatoes with juicy flesh and a rich, full tomato flavour. Individual fruits can reach approximately 200 g under favourable growing conditions, making them particularly useful as slicing tomatoes for salads, sandwiches and burgers. They are also well suited to sauces and everyday cooking.
Grosse Lisse has an indeterminate growth habit, meaning the vines continue growing, flowering and setting fruit throughout the season while conditions remain favourable. This can provide an extended harvest rather than a single concentrated crop.
The vigorous vines require sturdy stakes, cages or trellising. Plants can also be trained by selectively removing side shoots, although pruning is optional and should be balanced against maintaining sufficient healthy foliage for vigorous growth and fruit development.
Why Grow Grosse Lisse Tomatoes?
- Classic tomato variety with a long history in Australian gardens.
- Produces large, smooth, globe-shaped red tomatoes.
- Fruit can reach approximately 200 g under suitable conditions.
- Rich, traditional tomato flavour.
- Productive plants with an extended harvest period.
- Indeterminate climbing growth habit.
- Excellent slicing tomato for salads, sandwiches and burgers.
- Versatile fruit suitable for fresh eating and cooking.
- Suitable for vegetable gardens, raised beds and large containers.
Plant Details
| Plant Type | Warm-season annual vegetable |
| Growth Habit | Indeterminate / climbing tomato |
| Plant Height | Approximately 1.5 m or more with support |
| Fruit Type | Medium to large, smooth, globe-shaped red tomato |
| Fruit Weight | Up to approximately 200 g under favourable conditions |
| Days to Harvest | Approximately 80–90 days from transplanting |
Sowing Information
| Sowing Method | Raise seedlings in trays or pots and transplant |
| Sowing Depth | Approximately 5–6 mm |
| Germination | 7–14 days |
| Plant Spacing | 45–60 cm |
| Row Spacing | Approximately 90 cm |
| Position | Full sun |
| Soil | Fertile, well-drained soil; approximately pH 5.8–7.0 |
| Support | Stake, cage or trellis |
When to Sow Grosse Lisse Tomatoes in Australia
| Climate Zone | Suggested Sowing Period | Growing Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cool | September – December | Raise seedlings under protection and transplant outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. |
| Temperate | Early spring – December | Start early crops indoors with additional warmth and transplant once conditions are suitable. |
| Subtropical | August – March | Avoid periods of extreme heat and humidity where possible and maintain good airflow. |
| Tropical | February – July | Generally best grown through the cooler and drier part of the year. |
| Arid | March – September | Provide consistent irrigation and protect plants from periods of extreme heat. |
How to Grow Grosse Lisse Tomatoes
Sow Grosse Lisse tomato seeds approximately 5–6 mm deep in trays, cells or small pots filled with a quality seed-raising mix. Keep the growing medium warm and consistently moist, but not waterlogged, while seeds germinate.
Once seedlings are well established and the risk of frost has passed, transplant them into fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny position. Allow approximately 45–60 cm between plants and around 90 cm between rows to provide adequate room for growth and airflow.
Grosse Lisse is an indeterminate tomato and requires support as it grows. Install sturdy stakes, cages or trellising early so the vines can be trained before they become heavily laden with fruit.
Water consistently throughout the growing season, particularly during flowering and fruit development. Avoid allowing the soil to repeatedly alternate between very dry and very wet conditions. Mulching around plants can help conserve moisture, moderate soil temperature and suppress weeds.
Feed plants as required with a suitable vegetable fertiliser to support healthy growth, flowering and fruit development. Good airflow around the foliage can help reduce disease pressure, particularly in humid conditions.
In areas affected by fruit fly, protect developing tomatoes using appropriate exclusion netting, bags or other suitable control measures.
Harvest
Grosse Lisse tomatoes are generally ready to harvest approximately 80–90 days after transplanting, depending on growing conditions. Pick fruit when it has developed a rich red colour and is ripe but still firm.
Because Grosse Lisse is indeterminate, plants can continue producing tomatoes over an extended period. Harvesting ripe fruit regularly helps maintain ongoing production.
Perfect For
- Fresh salads
- Sandwiches and burgers
- Slicing tomatoes
- Fresh eating
- Sauces and cooking
- Home vegetable gardens
- Raised garden beds
- Large containers with suitable support
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Grosse Lisse tomato?
Grosse Lisse is a classic indeterminate tomato variety that produces medium to large, smooth, globe-shaped red fruit with a rich traditional tomato flavour.
Is Grosse Lisse an indeterminate tomato?
Yes. Grosse Lisse has an indeterminate growth habit, meaning the vines continue growing, flowering and producing tomatoes throughout the season while conditions remain favourable.
How large do Grosse Lisse tomatoes grow?
The fruit is generally medium to large and can reach approximately 200 g under favourable growing conditions.
Does Grosse Lisse need staking?
Yes. Grosse Lisse is a vigorous climbing tomato and should be supported with sturdy stakes, cages or a trellis.
How long does Grosse Lisse take to harvest?
Grosse Lisse typically takes approximately 80–90 days from transplanting to harvest, although maturity will vary according to temperature, sunlight and other growing conditions.
What are Grosse Lisse tomatoes good for?
Grosse Lisse is an excellent all-purpose tomato. Its large, juicy fruit is particularly good for slicing, salads, sandwiches and burgers, while also being suitable for sauces and cooked dishes.
Can Grosse Lisse tomatoes be grown in pots?
Yes. Grosse Lisse can be grown in a large container with quality potting mix, consistent watering and strong support for its vigorous indeterminate growth.
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