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Tomato
Gardener's delight
Tomato Gardeners Delight
Scientific Classification
Species: Solanum lycopersicum
Heirloom
Tick
Hybrid
Cross
Open pol
Cross

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.

Planner[]

J F M A M J J A S O N D
Sowing Time (Indoors for greenhouse crop)
Sowing Time (Indoors for outdoor crop)
Transplanting Time
Harvest Time

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[]

  1. a b c d (2009). Tomato, gardener's delight - Seed Packet. Wilkinsons. Worksop, Nottinghamshire.
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Tomato varieties
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