TOMATO: COLLEGE CHALLENGER

(SOLANUM LYCOPERSICUM)

PLANT SIZE: VINE

FRUIT SIZE: MEDIUM, LARGE

COLOUR: RED

CULINARY APPLICATIONS: FRESH

 

An Australian heirloom created for commercial use in 1950’s NSW. Medium to large red oblate fruits with a superior flavour. A prolific producer which can handle the Aussie heat well.

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 60cm apart.  Pinch out laterals leaving 1-2 leaders and grow on a support.

 

DAYS TO HARVEST

80-95 Days

APPROX 20 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY