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TOMATO Tristar - Lycopersicon esculentum 5g
Determinate - Bush variety
Family: Solanaceae
Sub-family: Solanoideae
Characteristics: Bush variety
Seed per packet: Approx. 25
Seed pre gram: Approx. 240
Tomato Tristar produces excellent quality medium-sized red tomatoes up to 200g in weight on compact determinate (bush forming) plants.
A heat-tolerant Australian variety that was popular with commercial growers in the 1980's with a sweet firm taste that is tolerant to cracking and resistant to fusarium wilt.
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, 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
Importing to Tasmania Prohibited