TOMATO: GRAF ZEPPELIN

(SOLANUM LYCOPERSICUM)

PLANT SIZE: BUSH

FRUIT SIZE: MEDIUM

COLOUR: RED

CULINARY APPLICATIONS: SALADS

A strong growing, prolific producer of small to medium fruits; on average 5.5cm wide.

Red, slightly flattened at the top.

Fruit has a rich flavour, erring on the sweeter side.

Ideal as a salad tomato.

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

65 Days

APPROX 20 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY