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It was the tomato that inspired our business, and in particular this old heirloom variety that produces a dark skinned, almost purple coloured, sweet fleshed tomato of the absolute highest quality.Â
When to Plant
Zone 1: OctoberâDecember
Zone 2: AugustâDecember
Zone 3: AugustâJanuary
Zone 4: AprilâJuly
Soil
Tomatoes are very nitrogen- hungry, so prepare the soil by integrating nitrogen-rich pea or broad bean plants into your soil as a green manure. Alternatively, mix compost and chook manure through your patch a fortnight prior to planting.
Soil pH Level 5.5â7.5
PositionÂ
Choose a sunny, well-drained spot in your patch, preferably a place you havenât grown tomatoes in the previous season.Â
How to Plant
Propagate in seed trays. Tomatoes are suitable larger pots, but prefer an in-ground veggie patch. Itâs recommended to pinch out the first side shoots to encourage plant growth.
Spacing 40â60 cm
Depth 0.5cm - 1cm
Companion Plants
Basil, Marigold
No.of seeds:Â 50Â
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