TOMATO ‘Arcadia’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Solanum lycopersicum
Quantity: 2 grams
A vigorous bush, determinate variety that produces large clusters of 150 grams bright red, round fruits with a smooth skin and juicy flesh. Tomato ‘Arcadia’ is well-suited to Australian conditions, offering excellent heat tolerance and strong disease resistance, including resistance to fusarium wilt and nematodes. Ideal for fresh eating, salads, and sauces.
Plant Type: Warm season annual, frost tender
Plant Height: 1.2 – 1.8 m
Sow When:
- Temperate: Early spring – inside with extra heat; outside after frost danger has passed
- Subtropical: May – July
- Tropical: April – August in frost-free areas
Germination: 7 – 10 days
Depth: 5 mm deep
Position: Full sun; requires staking
Sow Where: Into seedling pots or directly into the garden in frost-free areas; liquid feed once germinated
Soil Type: Rich, well-drained, pH 6.0 – 6.8
Rows: 80 – 100 cm apart
Spacing: 50 – 70 cm between plants
Details: Keep well-fertilized and evenly watered; mulch to retain soil moisture and protect roots from extreme heat.
Harvest: 70 – 80 days
SHIPPING RESTRICTIONS:
These seeds cannot be shipped to the following destinations:
- Tasmania
- Western Australia
- New Zealand
- International
