Tomato - Millefleur

Plant Size

Tomato – Millefleur

$4.20

From Bob, in regard to Millefleur:

The Centiflor class of Tomato has essentially been re-discovered by vegetable gardeners. Probably introduced into Spain as much as 300 years ago and known as a “tough” plant that seemed to be well adapted to a broad range of conditions. However, the small size of the fruit compared to all the other classes restricted its use. The class has in recent years has been seen as a source of disease resistance and flavour by the serious plant breeders. Millefleur (Thousand flowers) was a variety developed by Alan Kapula of Peace Seeds from a cross made by his daughter Kusra. It does indeed produce hundreds of translucent yellow tomatoes on a single truss, with each fruit about 18mm across They are great in salads or eaten (like lollies) straight from the plant The flavour is outstanding. It can be grown as a vine, or probably better allowed to spread over weed mat. It is very productive here in Northern Tasmania.

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TOMATO: MILLEFLEUR

(SOLANUM LYCOPERSICUM)

A BOB REID EXCLUSIVE

PLANT SIZE: VINE

FRUIT SIZE: CHERRY

COLOUR: YELLOW

CULINARY APPLICATIONS: 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

84 – 98 Days

APPROX 12 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY