DWARF TOMATO - Gondwana Lightning

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Fabulously coloured fruits on compact plants

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Another winning dwarf variety.. Mid-sized fruits with a beautiful blush of purple shot through with gold are borne in clusters. Thick-fleshed yet juicy, it's high Read More

Another winning dwarf variety.. Mid-sized fruits with a beautiful blush of purple shot through with gold are borne in clusters. Thick-fleshed yet juicy, it's high in anthocyanins and known for its sweet, complex flavour. As a dwarf, it's perfect for those who don't have room for vining tomatoes and will even do well in pots. A must for urban farmers exploring the diversity found in unusual veggie varieties.

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) Show Less

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Common Name: DWARF TOMATO - Gondwana Lightning

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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My Little Eden

Good germination worth growing
This is my second time of growing dwarf Gondwana Lightening. It definitely lives up to it name. Out of all the dwarfs I have tried so far this is one of the fastest to germinate and grows vigorously. But I like unlike some it isn’t that dwarf and needs a good trellis or sturdy cane. To get more fruits I find it needs more seaweed fertiliser too than some of my other varieties, as it tends to grow a lots of leaves which are nice but not the reason we grow it. Beautiful mid size dark fruits that don’t thankfully tend to get many issues with my hungry king parrots, caterpillars or stinging flies here in the subtropics. Definitely worth growing and eating delicious when ripe. But again the fruit isn’t the fastest to ripen compared to say my travellers tomatoes. My fastest dwarf so far is Kangaroo Paw which has a bit smaller fruits to be fair but similar in taste although lightening is a bit richer in favour hence why I like it so much. Overall a great choice and will be on my list to grow again for sure.

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Rose M.

Gondwana lightning
Seeds germinated well, all through.
Used heat pad and they were up in 7 days. Growing well still indoors due to cold weather but plants doing well with true leaves. Look forward to planting out and even more to tasting them.

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 - Gondwana Lightning

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

2 reviews For DWARF TOMATO - Gondwana Lightning

Good germination worth growing

This is my second time of growing dwarf Gondwana Lightening. It definitely lives up to it name. Out of all the dwarfs I have tried so far this is one of the fastest to germinate and grows vigorously. But I like unlike some it isn’t that dwarf and needs a good trellis or sturdy cane. To get more fruits I find it needs more seaweed fertiliser too than some of my other varieties, as it tends to grow a lots of leaves which are nice but not the reason we grow it. Beautiful mid size dark fruits that don’t thankfully tend to get many issues with my hungry king parrots, caterpillars or stinging flies here in the subtropics. Definitely worth growing and eating delicious when ripe. But again the fruit isn’t the fastest to ripen compared to say my travellers tomatoes. My fastest dwarf so far is Kangaroo Paw which has a bit smaller fruits to be fair but similar in taste although lightening is a bit richer in favour hence why I like it so much. Overall a great choice and will be on my list to grow again for sure.

Gondwana lightning

Seeds germinated well, all through.
Used heat pad and they were up in 7 days. Growing well still indoors due to cold weather but plants doing well with true leaves. Look forward to planting out and even more to tasting them.