TOMATO: FARTHEST NORTH

(SOLANUM LYCOPERSICUM)

PLANT SIZE: BUSH

FRUIT SIZE: CHERRY

COLOUR: RED

CULINARY APPLICATIONS: FRESH

A heritage variety introduced by the University of North Dakota in 1934.

This bush tomato sets fruit early and is a cool climate hero!

It is a prolific producer of delectable bite sized red fruits.

Perfect for the tomato lover with limited growing space.

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 50cm apart.

Pinch out laterals leaving 1-2 leaders.

Grow on a support.

 

DAYS TO HARVEST

40 – 50 Days

APPROX 20 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY