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DWARF TOMATO - Maralinga
DWARF TOMATO - Maralinga
(10 seeds)
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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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
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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
