TOMATO: MARGLOBE
(SOLANUM LYCOPERSICUM)

PLANT SIZE: BUSH
FRUIT SIZE: MEDIUM
COLOUR: RED
CULINARY APPLICATIONS: SAUCES, CANNING

A crack and disease resistant American heirloom with a rich history.
Bred by Fred J Pritchard in 1917 who crossed the now lost “Marvel” variety with “Globe”. It ripens early making it well suited to areas with shorter summers. It is the “granddaddy” if you will of numerous heirloom varieties which were bred from it. Though classed as a bush variety it likes to spread itself out, so make sure it has enough space to grow. An excellent canning 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 to 1.5m apart.

DAYS TO HARVEST
70 – 80 Days

APPROX 20 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN
GROWN ORGANICALLY