TOMATO OLA POLKA

Description

TOMATO OLA POLKA

A Heritage dwarf variety originating from Poland producing cocktail sized yellow fruits 30-60 Gram each on compact plants well suited to container growing in smaller spaces.

cultivation advice for TOMATO OLA POLKA

• Choose well-drained, loamy soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.8.
• Incorporate organic matter like compost to improve soil structure and fertility.
• Start Ola Polka tomato seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost date.
• Transplant seedlings to the garden after the danger of frost has passed, ensuring proper spacing (18-24 inches apart).
• Provide full sunlight for at least 6-8 hours a day to encourage healthy growth and fruit development.
• Water consistently, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
• Use mulch around the base of the plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
• Use a balanced, all-purpose fertilizer during planting and then feed the plants regularly throughout the growing season.
• Stake or cage the tomato plants to provide support as they grow and bear fruit, preventing branches from breaking.
• Remove suckers (side shoots) to encourage better air circulation and focus energy on fruit production.
• Prune lower leaves to improve air circulation and reduce the risk of diseases.
• Monitor for common tomato pests such as aphids, hornworms, or whiteflies.
• Use natural predators, like ladybugs, or employ organic pest control methods.
• Water at the base of the plants to minimize fungal diseases.
• Rotate crops annually to reduce the risk of soil-borne diseases.
• Harvest tomatoes when they reach their full, ripe color.
• Pick regularly to encourage continuous fruit production.
• Plant tomatoes alongside companion plants like basil, marigolds, or nasturtiums to deter pests.