TOMATO: CHRISTMAS GRAPE

(SOLANUM LYCOPERSICUM)

PLANT SIZE: VINE

FRUIT SIZE: CHERRY

COLOUR: RED

CULINARY APPLICATIONS: FRESH

An early producing heirloom variety of scarlet cherry tomatoes with an old-fashioned tomato flavour.

Named for the fact that it’ grows thick clusters of fruits much like grapes do and is such an early producer your fruits will hopefully be ripe in time for Christmas.

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 1m apart.

 

DAYS TO HARVEST

55 – 65 Days

APPROX 20 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY