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DWARF TOMATO - Maralinga

DWARF TOMATO - Maralinga

OP Open Pollinated

(10 seeds)

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Rich flavour and colour plus a growth habit that suits small gardens

Maralinga tomatoes were developed in Australia by members of the Dwarf Tomato Project. They're a cross between heritage varieties that were earmarked for success thanks Read More

Maralinga tomatoes were developed in Australia by members of the Dwarf Tomato Project. They're a cross between heritage varieties that were earmarked for success thanks to their determinate (bushy) growth habit, beautiful mid-sized fruits with dark-red, tasty flesh, rich flavour, and handy fruit size. The result is an absolutely delicious, mini-beefsteak with fabulous colour. Although the Maralinga region was chosen for atom bomb testing, these are not radioactive mutants - but the name serves to memorialize the people who were affected. Try this gorgeous tomato in your suburban homestead garden, and enjoy rich flavour and even richer colour.


Open Source Seed Initiative

This variety of Dwarf Tomato was bred by the Dwarf Tomato Project. All varieties from the Dwarf Tomato Project are released in the Open Source Seed Initiative (OSSI) and are sold under the following pledge:

"You have the freedom to use these OSSI seeds in any way you choose. In return, you pledge not to restrict others’ use of these seeds or their derivatives by patents or other means, and to include this pledge with any transfer of these seeds or their derivatives. (OSSI website)

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Days to Harvest

75 days

Position/Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Medium

Plant Spacing

30-50cm

Plant Height

90-120cm

Additional Features

Beds, Containers, Edible, Heirloom, Vines and Climbers

  • Product Details

    Common Name: DWARF TOMATO - Maralinga

    Seeds Per Packet: Approx 10

    Days to Harvest: 75 days

    Watering: Medium

    Plant Spacing: 30-50cm

    Row Spacing: 45cm

    Companion Plants: Basil, Marigolds

    Additional Features: Beds, Containers, Edible, Heirloom, Vines and Climbers

    Scientific Name: Lycopersicon esculentum

    Germination Time: 7-14 days

    Position/Sunlight: Full Sun

    Plant Height: 90-120cm

    Cool/Mountain Sow: Oct-Dec

    Arid Sow: Jul-Mar

    Temperate Sow: Oct-Dec

    Sub-Tropical Sow: Jul-Mar

    Tropical Sow: All Year

  • Growing Information

    How to Sow

    Tomatoes are best sown in trays about 6-8 weeks prior to the last frost. Sow seeds about 5mm deep and keep the soil temperature to about 20 celcius until germination. Once the plants have grown their second leaves the seedlings can be transplanted into larger individual pots. Keep the tomato seedlings in a warm sunny position and maintain moisture levels. When planting out, position the plants so that soil covers the entire stem up to the first leaves. This will increase root development and ensure a healthy strong plant. Plants should be placed in full sun and rich soil.

    How to Harvest

    Tomatoes ripened on the vine will be ready once they show their mature colour. The fruits can also be squeezed and should yield slightly when ripe. If frost occurs and temperatures drop late in the season all tomatoes can be picked. Tomatoes that do not ripen on the vine can be ripened indoors by being placed in a warm place out or direct sun.

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How to Sow

Tomatoes are best sown in trays about 6-8 weeks prior to the last frost. Sow seeds about 5mm deep and keep the soil temperature to about 20 celcius until germination. Once the plants have grown their second leaves the seedlings can be transplanted into larger individual pots. Keep the tomato seedlings in a warm sunny position and maintain moisture levels. When planting out, position the plants so that soil covers the entire stem up to the first leaves. This will increase root development and ensure a healthy strong plant. Plants should be placed in full sun and rich soil.

How to Harvest

Tomatoes ripened on the vine will be ready once they show their mature colour. The fruits can also be squeezed and should yield slightly when ripe. If frost occurs and temperatures drop late in the season all tomatoes can be picked. Tomatoes that do not ripen on the vine can be ripened indoors by being placed in a warm place out or direct sun.

Common Name: DWARF TOMATO - Maralinga

Seeds Per Packet: Approx 10

Days to Harvest: 75 days

Watering: Medium

Plant Spacing: 30-50cm

Row Spacing: 45cm

Companion Plants: Basil, Marigolds

Additional Features: Beds, Containers, Edible, Heirloom, Vines and Climbers

Scientific Name: Lycopersicon esculentum

Germination Time: 7-14 days

Position/Sunlight: Full Sun

Plant Height: 90-120cm

Cool/Mountain Sow: Oct-Dec

Arid Sow: Jul-Mar

Temperate Sow: Oct-Dec

Sub-Tropical Sow: Jul-Mar

Tropical Sow: All Year

8 reviews For DWARF TOMATO - Maralinga

Customer Reviews

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Peter T.

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kylie lowen

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Edward R.

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Michael Finnerty

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Anonymous

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