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Tomato, Peruvian wild tomato
Solanum lycopersicum
Whoever experiences growing this tomato gets an idea of the resilient vitality of the original tomatoes. It grows, blossoms and bears fruit in cold, wet, heat, and drought. The fingertip-sized fruits are full of flavor and hardiness. It produces well on the balcony also. Germination is idiosyncratic (uneven) where you may have up to four weeks for seed germination!
Growing instructions
Sow in early March into seedling trays in a warm place. Transfer to pots when about 5 cm high. Transplant into the field from May 20 at a distance of 80 ✕ 80 cm. Tie up to stakes or trellis strings. Also break some side branches to promote full fruiting. Protection from rain is recommended. Tip for mixed culture: Basil and parsley intercrop beautifully.
Growing calendar
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Height
100
cm
Planting distance
80
x
80
cm
Sowing depth
0
cm
Germination duration
15
days
Fertilization need
Water need
Soil Type
Fertile
Suited for balcony gardening