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TOMATO College Challenger - Lycopersicon esculentum 5g
Heirloom
Indeterminant - Climbing variety
Family: Solanaceae
Sub-family: Solanoideae
Characteristics: Climbing variety
Seed per packet: Approx. 25
Seed per Gram: Approx. 400
A vigorous Australian heirloom variety bred in the 1950’s in the Hawkesbury region of New South Wales.
Produces high yields of medium to large, 6 to 10cm tomatoes over a long season with an excellent flavour on trusses of 6 to 10 fruit more prolific and earlier than Grosse Lisse. Highly recommended.
Grow notes:
Adaptable to most soils but produces the best fruit in deep free-draining soil with consistent moisture in a sunny position. Protect from strong winds, and support with stakes when required.
Tropical: All Year Round
Temperate: Late Winter to Early Summer.
Cool climate: Spring
Sow: 6mm deep
For best results grow in seed raising trays of a quality seed raising mix. Keep warm and moist. Transplant when 5-7cm high.
Plant space: 75-100cm
Row Space: 50-60cm
Germination: 10-14 days
Maturity: 10-12 weeks
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