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| Orange santa | ||||
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| Scientific Classification | ||||
| Species: | Solanum lycopersicum | |||
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| Plant Data | |
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| Germination time: | 7-10 days |
| Time to harvesting: | 69-80 days |
| Growing plant spacing: | 90-120cm (36-48in) |
| Fruit shape: | Plum |
| Fruit colour: | Orange |
| References: | [1][2] |
Orange santa is a dense, orange-skinned, cherry plum tomato with a high sugar content and a distinctive flavour when fully ripe. The plant produces sweet fruits 18-25g (¾-1oz) in weight, continuously through the summer on vigorous, sturdy plants.[2]
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Growing[]
- Main article: Tomato: Growing
Sowing[]
Sow seeds February to April 6mm (¼in) deep in pots or trays of good, free draining, damp seed compost and cover with a sprinkling of vermiculite or compost. Place containers in a propagator or seal in a polythene bag at a temperature of 18-21°C (65-70°F) until after germination which takes 7-10 days.[2]
Transplanting[]
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Plant in the greenhouse in individual large pots, or 3 plants per growbag when 20cm (8in) high. Can be planted outdoors, 45cm (18in) apart once all frost risk has passed.[2]
Aftercare[]
Plants require sideshooting and support for the best yields. Water and feed plants regularly with a high potash feed once the first truss has set.[2]
References[]
- ↑ PlantFiles: Tomato - Lycopersicon lycopersicum 'Orange Santa'. Dave's Garden. Retrieved: 2010-09-17.
- ↑ a b c d e f Tomato : Orange Santa TZ4111 F1 Hybrid. Thompson & Morgan. Retrieved: 2010-09-17.
| 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 |