TOMATO ‘Oxheart Red’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Solanum lycopersicum
- A heirloom tomato variety known for its large, heart-shaped fruits and rich, sweet flavor.
- Produces vibrant red tomatoes with a meaty texture, making it perfect for slicing, salads, or making sauces and pastes.
- High in vitamins A and C, as well as antioxidants, supporting immune health and skin vitality.
- Warm-season plant, thriving in full sun with a long growing season, making it ideal for summer gardens.
- Resistant to common tomato diseases, ensuring a healthy and abundant harvest with minimal care.
- Vigorous growth habit, with plants reaching up to 1.5 meters in height, making it suitable for staking or caging for better fruit production.
- Reliable yield of large tomatoes, perfect for both fresh use and long-term preservation.
Plant Details:
- Plant Type: Annual vegetable, reaching 1.2 – 1.5 meters in height
Sowing Information:
- Sow When:
- Temperate: February – April
- Subtropical: March – June
- Tropical: March – July
- Cool: September – November
- Arid: March – June
- Germination: 7 – 14 days
- Germination Temperature: 18-30 °C
- Depth: 1 – 2 cm deep
- Position: Full sun
- Sow Where: Start indoors in seed trays, or direct sow once the soil has warmed
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6 – 7.5
- Spacing: 45 – 60 cm between plants and 90 cm between rows
Details:
- Water regularly, keeping the soil evenly moist, but avoid overhead watering to prevent diseases.
- Mulch around the plants to retain moisture and keep the soil temperature consistent.
- Support with stakes or cages as the plants grow tall to prevent sprawling and ensure better fruit production.
Harvest:
70 – 85 days after transplanting
