| Tomato | ||||
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| Ildi | ||||
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| Scientific Classification | ||||
| Species: | Solanum lycopersicum | |||
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| Plant Data | |
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| Germination time: | 7-14 days |
| Time to harvesting: | 69-80 days |
| Mature height: | 150-180cm (5-6ft) |
| Growing plant spacing: | 90-120cm (36-48in) |
| Fruit shape: | Pear |
| Fruit colour: | Yellow |
| Leaf type: | Regular |
| References: | [1][2] |
Ildi tomatoes are mini, sweet yellow, pear shaped fruits with up to 80 fruits per truss. Plants naturally stop growing at 150-180cm (5-6 feet) carrying 3-4 trusses per plant.[2]
Trusses can be picked, hung in a cool garage, and kept for weeks without fruit dropping.[2]
Planner[]
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Growing[]
- Main article: Tomato: Growing
Sowing[]
Sow thinly on the surface of a good free draining, damp seed compost. Lightly cover the seed with vermiculite 6mm (¼in) deep. Place in a propagator at 18-20°C (64-68°F) until germination.[2]
Transplant[]
Transplant seedings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Plant in final situation when 20cm (8in) high, 45cm (18in) apart.[2]
Aftercare[]
Remove all side shoots as they appear, leaving one main stem.[2]
Indoor[]
Plant finally into growbags or pots in the greenhouse.[2]
Outdoor[]
Acclimatise plants to outdoor conditions for a few days before planting in a sunny, moist, fertile and well drained site.[2]
Aftercare[]
Removal of main growing tip in late summer will hasten ripening. This variety requires side-shooting.[2]
References[]
- ↑ PlantFiles: Tomato - Lycopersicon lycopersicum 'Ildi'. Dave's Garden. Retrieved: 2010-09-17.
- ↑ a b c d e f g h i j Tomato : Ildi. Thompson & Morgan. Retrieved: 2010-09-17.