A stunning heirloom variety, with medium-sized fruits that feature a striking red and yellow striped skin. With a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity the juicy flesh delivers a rich, tangy flavor. The plant is a vigorous grower, thriving in sunny spots with well-drained soil. Expect an early and abundant harvest.
High in vitamin C and lycopene.
When to Sow: Jan - Apr HOW TO SOW:
Sow in pots under glass - Sow thinly into pots or modules of damp compost. Cover with a sprinkle of soil or vermiculite .Place inside a propagator with an Ideal temp 18-21°C. Prick out into individual pots when large enough to handle and grow on until well established.
Ideal for containers. Can be hardened off and planted outside once all risk of frost has passed. - Classification: Half Hardy Annual
- Expert Level: Easy to Grow
- Germination Time: 1-2 Weeks
- Harvest Time:Jun - Oct
- Site: Full Sun
- Soil Type: Chalk/ Loam
- Soil Acidity: All Types
- Moisture: Well drained
- Care: Support with canes and remove sideshoots as they grow, water and feed regularly with high potash fertilizer once the first truss has set, but do not over water to help prevent the fruits from splitting. Thin trusses for maximum sized fruits.
- Use: Edible
- Harvest: When fruits turn red with visible stripes and ripe by cutting from the vine
- Days to Maturity: 162 Days
- Feed:Tomato feed
- Plant Spacing: 20-30cm
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