HEIRLOOM TOMATO ‘Garden Delight’ Seeds
Botanical Name: Solanum lycopersicum
- A vibrant heirloom variety renowned for its small, sweet, and tangy fruits with a perfect balance of flavor.
- Produces an abundance of cherry-sized tomatoes that are perfect for snacking, salads, or adding to sauces.
- Rich in vitamins A and C, as well as antioxidants, making it a nutritious addition to any dish.
- Fast-growing and high-yielding, producing a steady harvest of flavorful tomatoes throughout the growing season.
- Ideal for home gardeners, with a compact plant structure that is perfect for containers or small garden spaces.
- Resistant to common tomato diseases, ensuring a healthy and productive crop with minimal care.
- Perfect for both fresh eating and preserving, whether you are canning, making salsa, or enjoying them fresh off the vine.
Plant Details:
- Plant Type: Annual, determinate tomato plant, reaching 60 – 90 cm in height
Sowing Information:
- Sow When:
- Temperate: February – April
- Subtropical: January – March
- Tropical: October – December
- Cool: September – November
- Arid: March – May
- Germination: 7 – 14 days
- Germination Temperature: 20-25 °C
- Depth: 0.5 – 1 cm deep
- Position: Full sun
- Sow Where: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date or sow directly outdoors once the weather is warm
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6 – 7.5
- Spacing: 45 – 60 cm between plants
Details:
- Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, particularly during the fruiting period.
- Mulch around the plants to retain moisture, regulate soil temperature, and suppress weeds.
- Provide support with stakes or cages to keep the plant upright and ensure the fruit is well-formed and easy to harvest.
Harvest:
60 – 75 days after sowing for the first fruits; continue harvesting throughout the season
