TOMATO: SILETZ
(SOLANUM LYCOPERSICUM)

PLANT SIZE: BUSH
FRUIT SIZE: LARGE
COLOUR: RED
CULINARY APPLICATIONS: FRESH
COLD TOLERANT

Developed in Oregon this bush variety produces heavy and early yields of disease and crack resistant large, round red fruits. Excellent flavour best enjoyed sliced 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 80cm apart. No need to stake.

DAYS TO HARVEST
75 Days

APPROX 20 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN
GROWN ORGANICALLY