DWARF TOMATO - Metallica

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Let it rock with these metallic-green striped mini-beefsteak tomatoes

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Let your inner rebel meet its soulmate of the plant kingdom! Metallica tomatoes buck the system with small to medium beefsteak-type tomatoes sporting metallic green Read More

Let your inner rebel meet its soulmate of the plant kingdom! Metallica tomatoes buck the system with small to medium beefsteak-type tomatoes sporting metallic green stripes and the classic ribbed appearance for which beefsteaks are known. Slice them through and enjoy the acidic tang of the crimson flesh: dreamy! As dwarf tomatoes, Metallicas don't usually get much taller than a metre in height making them ideal for gardeners seeking manageable vines suitable for the urban veggie patch.

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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Quantity

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 - Metallica

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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Naomi H

My new favourite.
I wrote the previous review, this is just an update on the results. This variety was incredible, and is my new favourite. Beautiful appearance, with green metallic stripes on a dark red background. When cut they have a deep red, almost purple flesh. I got fruit that weighed around 700g right through into late June here in North East Victoria. I used fruit for making passata, dehydrating and eating fresh, and they were great for all three. I'm growing them again this year.

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Naomi H

Metallica dwarf tomatoes.
I had a great germination rate and the seedlings are strong and growing well in the hothouse at the moment. They'll be moved out into the garden soon, I look forward to seeing them grow up and fruit.

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 - Metallica

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 - Metallica

My new favourite.

I wrote the previous review, this is just an update on the results. This variety was incredible, and is my new favourite. Beautiful appearance, with green metallic stripes on a dark red background. When cut they have a deep red, almost purple flesh. I got fruit that weighed around 700g right through into late June here in North East Victoria. I used fruit for making passata, dehydrating and eating fresh, and they were great for all three. I'm growing them again this year.

Metallica dwarf tomatoes.

I had a great germination rate and the seedlings are strong and growing well in the hothouse at the moment. They'll be moved out into the garden soon, I look forward to seeing them grow up and fruit.

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