Tomato
Planting & Growing
Need minimum 8 hours sunlight daily for good growth and flavor, spacing will vary based on size of variety and whether or not it's staked, sligtly acidic soil is best, lower than a pH of 6 can imact flavor negatively, stake plants when young for upright growth, trellices ideal for smaller sized varieties, keep soil well mulched and aerated, water generously but do not allow soil to become waterlogged, thrives in dense clay or loam soil, seeds germination very difficult, advised to grow from acquired seedlings and transplant when they reach a height of 5 cm, can only grow with relatively warm nighttime temperatures as well, air temp cannot drop below 7 degrees C.
- Row Spacing: 60cm
- Plant Spacing: 30cm
- Depth: 0.6cm
- Maturity: 60 days
growing months & season - per region
Growing Months
Season/s
JAN, FEB, SEP, OCT, NOV, DEC
Summer,Autumn,Spring
JAN, FEB, MAR, APR, MAY, JUN, JUL, AUG, SEP, OCT, NOV, DEC
Summer,Autumn,Winter,Spring
JAN, FEB, MAR, APR, MAY, JUN, JUL, AUG, SEP, OCT, NOV, DEC
Summer,Autumn,Winter,Spring
JAN, SEP, OCT, NOV, DEC
Summer,Spring
OCT, NOV, DEC
Summer,Spring
Garden Benefits
Solanine content repels asparagus beetles.
Health Benefits
Contain all major carotenoids (antioxidants) great for cleansing and overall health, vitamins A, C, and E, potassium; known cardiovascular benefits.
Recipes with Tomato
