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TOMATO - Red Russian
TOMATO - Red Russian
(50 seeds)
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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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
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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: 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
