TOMATO: AZOYCHKA
(SOLANUM LYCOPERSICUM)

PLANT SIZE: VINE
FRUIT SIZE: BEEFSTEAK, LARGE
COLOUR: YELLOW
CULINARY APPLICATIONS: FRESH

Russian heirloom introduced to Australia in 2012 by Margot White of RTBG.
Glowing lemon yellow, flattened globe.
Attractive with flavourful flesh with a touch of citrus. Sweet & rich, possible to grow 50 fruits per plant.

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 and grow on a support.

DAYS TO HARVEST
70-80 Days

APPROX 20 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN
GROWN ORGANICALLY