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TOMATO - Red Russian

TOMATO - Red Russian

OP Open Pollinated

(50 seeds)

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Great for cool climates and short summers.

Like it's black counterpart, this red variety is very hardy and tolerates cool temperatures and short summers. Developed in New Zealand in the 1950s, it Read More

Like it's black counterpart, this red variety is very hardy and tolerates cool temperatures and short summers. Developed in New Zealand in the 1950s, it was the most popular variety grown there for many years. It is a dwarf variety to about 140cm tall producing lots of small juicy fruits with a great balanced flavour.

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Days to Harvest

70 days

Position/Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Medium

Plant Spacing

60-100cm

Plant Height

1.5-2m

Additional Features

Beds, Containers, Edible, Heirloom, Vines and Climbers

  • Product Details

    Common Name: TOMATO - Red Russian

    Seeds Per Packet: Approx 50

    Days to Harvest: 70 days

    Watering: Medium

    Plant Spacing: 60-100cm

    Row Spacing: 60sm

    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: 1.5-2m

    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.

  • Reviews

    8 reviews For TOMATO - Red Russian

    Customer Reviews

    Based on 8 reviews
    75%
    (6)
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    (1)
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    G
    Giacomo

    Excellent quality sowed one dozen and all sprouted

    G
    Gavin Bennett
    Red Russian tomatoes

    A little slow to strike but get going well after a 2_3 week start

    B
    Beate Craker
    TOMATO - Red Russian

    Very happy with the seeds, and have had no trouble with starting and growing the tomato plants.

    B
    Betty
    Red Russian Tomato

    I haven't planted these seeds yet so I can not give a review on the product. The delivery was swift. Great service!

    B
    Barry

    The seeds have germinated well, and look great. So it's a little early to record the results, but looking very promising !!

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: TOMATO - Red Russian

Seeds Per Packet: Approx 50

Days to Harvest: 70 days

Watering: Medium

Plant Spacing: 60-100cm

Row Spacing: 60sm

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: 1.5-2m

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 TOMATO - Red Russian

Customer Reviews

Based on 8 reviews
75%
(6)
13%
(1)
13%
(1)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
G
Giacomo

Excellent quality sowed one dozen and all sprouted

G
Gavin Bennett
Red Russian tomatoes

A little slow to strike but get going well after a 2_3 week start

B
Beate Craker
TOMATO - Red Russian

Very happy with the seeds, and have had no trouble with starting and growing the tomato plants.

B
Betty
Red Russian Tomato

I haven't planted these seeds yet so I can not give a review on the product. The delivery was swift. Great service!

B
Barry

The seeds have germinated well, and look great. So it's a little early to record the results, but looking very promising !!

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