Tomato Florida Basket

Tomato ‘Florida Basket’ Vegetable Seeds

Botanical name: Lycopersicon esculentum

• Seed Packet: 100 Seed Count.

A compact, determinate tomato bred for baskets and small spaces. This variety produces an abundance of small to medium-sized red fruit with a mild, sweet flavour. Plants have a trailing habit, making them ideal for hanging baskets, pots and containers. Reliable and productive, even in limited growing spaces.

Plant Type:

• Warm season annual, frost tender
• Plant Height: 30 – 45 cm (spreading/trailing habit)

Sow When:

• Germinates best at 18 – 28°C soil temp.
• Temperate: Early spring – inside with extra heat; outside after frost danger has passed
• Subtropical: Autumn and early spring
• Tropical: Dry season preferred

Germination:

• Depth: 5 – 6 mm deep
• Position: Full sun; no staking required
• Sow Where: Into seedling pots; transplant into baskets or containers once established

Soil Type:

• Details: Fertile, well-drained potting mix, pH 6.0 – 6.8

Spacing:

• Row Spacing: Not required (container variety)
• Plant Spacing: 30 – 40 cm between plants

Details

• Growing Tip: Ideal for hanging baskets and pots; feed regularly with liquid fertiliser; keep soil evenly moist; avoid overcrowding for good airflow

Harvest:

• Days: 60 – 75