TOMATO: JOHN BAER
(SOLANUM LYCOPERSICUM)

PLANT SIZE: VINE
FRUIT SIZE: MEDIUM
COLOUR: RED
CULINARY APPLICATIONS: FRESH, CANNING

Released in 1914 and named for it’s creator John Baer, who spent 15 years developing this variety. It was a very popular canning variety, however it’s excellent flavour and meaty flesh make it just as delicious sliced and eaten fresh!

WHEN TO PLANT
Cool Climate: AUG, SEP, OCT, NOV, (INSIDE) Plant out after risk of frost when soil temperature reaches 16ºC+.
Temperate: SEP-DEC Transplant or direct sow outside only when soil temperatures reach 16ºC+.
Sub – Tropical: (FROST FREE ZONES) MAR, APR, MAY, JUN, JUL, AUG, SEP,
(Can be grown year-round but risk of disease increases when sown in hotter months.)
Tropical: Late April to the beginning of July.

SOIL PREFERENCES
PH 5.8-7
Well-drained rich soil.

GROWING TIPS
Raise in seedling tray, sow 6mm deep and keep moist.
Remove bottom leaves when planting and plant deeply to promote strong growth.
Plant 45cm apart.

DAYS TO HARVEST
75 Days

APPROX 20 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN
GROWN ORGANICALLY