TOMATO ‘Tropic’
Botanical Name: Lycopersicon esculentum
‘Tropic’ is an indeterminate type so requires staking. Firm, round, red fruit with slightly green shoulders have a sweet flavor, weigh approx. 250g. It is the best variety for hot, humid areas; disease resistant.
Plant Type: Warm season annual, frost tender
Plant Height: 1.5 m
Sow When:
- Temperate: Early spring – inside with extra heat; outside after frost danger has passed, March – October in frost-free areas
- Subtropical/Tropical: Late April – July
Germination: 7 – 14 days
Depth: 6 mm deep
Position: Full sun
Sow Where: Into seedling pots; liquid feed once germinated
Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained, pH 5.8 – 7
Rows: 90 cm apart
Spacing: 45 – 60 cm between plants
Details: To transplant: remove seed leaves, plant deeper, up to the 1st set of true leaves; this increases rooting and speeds maturity. Keep well-fertilized and evenly watered. Protect fruit from fruit fly with PestGuard Bags.
Harvest: 80 days
