TOMATO GIANT TREE 10+ Seeds HEIRLOOM vegetable garden HEAVY YIELD spring summer

 TOMATO GIANT TREE - 10 Seeds

Due to a limited supply, we supply exact 10 seeds for this variety.

TOMATO GIANT TREE is an extremely large vined vigorous potato leaf variety that can develop vines up to 8m with very heavy crops.  The fruits are large 10-12cm in diameter and of excellent flavour with few seeds.  They are very sweet, meaty, juicy, and flavorful. Perfect for sandwiches, salads, and slicing. The vines will need to be trellised and for most growers horizontally due to the size of the vine. 

This is an INDETERMINATE variety and as such this variety requires a staking or climbing frame. 

Tomato Growing Instructions & Care  

Tomatoes are a warm season, frost-tender annual plants. Seeds require a warm soil of between 18 - 28°C to germinate . Sowing at too low a temperature will cause delayed or failed germination. 

When to Sow

Temperate Area : sow in early spring - either inside with extra bottom heat by using a bottom heat propagator, behind a sunny window or on top of a hot water system; if sowing outside wait until all frost danger has passed and the soil is warm . Generally, if starting tomato seeds inside then begin 6 to 8 weeks before the last expected frost date in your area. By sowing early there will be time for a good crop to be produced before the first frost in winter.

Subtropical Area:  sow March - October in frost-free areas

Tropical Area:  sow late April - July.

Hot & Humid Area:  On extremely hot days tomatoes can literally 'cook' on the vine and turn to mush. Tomatoes also can suffer sunburn; a white shade cloth cover can help reduce heat stress on the plants. The hardiest tomatoes for hot and humid conditions are Cherry and Roma types. For a round tomato Tropic is a good choice as it is disease resistant. 

Seed Sowing & Care

Sow 6 mm deep into seed raising mix in seedling pots or trays. Germination takes 7 - 14 days. Liquid feed the seedlings once germinated. Seedlings are ready to transplant when the 2nd set of 'true' leaves appear. During seedling development make sure the seedlings are not crowded and receive strong light. Seedlings become leggy (etiolated) with weak stems if the light is insufficient or if they are too crowded. The best seedlings have strong, stout stems.

Seedlings should be planted out in a full sun position after all frost danger has passed. 

Plant in rows 90 cm apart with 45 - 60 cm between plants.

Transplant by planting seedlings deeper, up to the first set of 'true' leaves, first carefully removing the seed leaves. This speed up fruit production and increases root depth. 

Grow in a fertile, well-drained garden bed with a soil pH 5.8 - 7. Prepare the soil by adding compost. If stakes are required, then put them at the same time as transplanting takes place to avoid later root disturbance. Providing support to keep fruit clear of the ground helps keep fruit clean and prevents slug and snail damage. Mulch the plants well. Keep well fertilized and evenly watered. 

Fertilizer: Tomatoes are generally heavy feeders, requiring soil rich in organic matter and nutrients. Tomatoes planted in minimally fertile soils should be regularly fertilized to keep their N-P-K levels consistent. Excessive nitrogen produces fast green growth but inhibits fruiting. Keeping this in mind, choose a fertilizer that's low in nitrogen levels and higher in phosphorus and potassium. Examples of suitable N-P-K ratios for tomatoes include 8-32-16 and 6-24-24.  

Protect fruit from fruit fly with PestGuard Bags.

Avoid planting in garden beds that have grown tomatoes, potatoes, capsicums or eggplants recently.  We do not recommend pruning as it reduces yields but it can be useful in making plants much easier to stake. 

For blemish-free fruit provide adequate spacing, thin out excess growth for good airflow and water consistently. 

A propagation note will be supplied with the seed packet for your convenience.

• Condition: Happy Valley Seeds. Over 1500 heirloom, open-pollinated and hybrid seed varieties. Shipping Australia-wide, including WA (permitted seeds) and TAS (permitted seeds).
• Colour: Red
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Australia
• Cultivating Difficulty: Easy
• Planting Time: 12 Weeks
• Type: Vegetable Seeds
• Growth Habit: Clumping
• Soil pH: Neutral
• Soil Type: Loam, Peat, Silt
• Features: Edible, Evergreen, Fast Growing, Open-Pollinating
• Climate: Arid, Highland, Humid Continental, Humid Subtropical, Marine West Coast, Mediterranean, Semiarid, Subarctic, Tropical Wet, Tropical Wet & Dry
• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Genus: Solanum
• Modified Item: No
• Aspect: East-facing
• Vegetable Type: Tomato
• Product Type: Seeds
• Foliage: Evergreen
• Species: SOLANUM LYCOPERSICUM
• Plant Hardiness Zone (°C): 7 (15 to - °C)
• Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
• Common Name: Tomato
• Life Cycle: Annual
• Brand: Happy Valley Seeds
• Watering: Heavy
• Custom Bundle: No
• MPN: Tomato
• Season of Interest: Summer, Spring

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