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| Gardener's delight | ||||
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| Species: | Solanum lycopersicum | |||
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Gardener's delight are an indeterminate variety of tomato. They are a popular variety producing a large number of cherry sized red tomatoes on long trusses.
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Growing[]
- Main article: Tomato - Growing
Sowing[]
Sow indoors from January to March for greenhouse crops, March to April for outdoor crops. Sow thinly in pots or trays of seed compost, cover with a fine layer of compost. Firm gently and keep moist. Keep at approximately 15-20°C (60-68°F). Seedlings usually appear in 7-14 days.[1]
Transplanting[]
When plants reach a height of 15cm (6in) transplant to individual pots and keep at approximately 15°C (60°F).
Greenhouse[]
Transplant to growing positions April-May.[1]
Outdoor[]
Stand outside for a few days in late May (avoid frosts). Transplant to a sunny spot outside.[1]
Aftercare[]
Pinch out side shoots regularly and growing tips once 5-6 trusses have set. Apply a liquid feed every 2-3 weeks when first trusses have set.[1]
Harvest[]
Once fruit is fully ripened.
References[]
| Tomato varieties |
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| Indeterminate | Brandywine · Cherokee purple · Costoluto fiorentino · Early girl · Gardener's delight · Golden gem · Ildi · Marmande · Moneymaker · Orange banana · Orange santa · Red cherry · Shirley · Sweet million · Wapsipinicon peach |
| Semi-determinate | Belle · San marzano |
| Determinate | Roma · Tumbling tom |