Tomato Thessaloniki Organic

Description

Tomato Thessaloniki Organic

Tomato Thessaloniki Organic. An Heirloom variety, originating from Greece producing large heavy leafed plants excellent for protecting fruit in sunny positions. A very productive variety producing large red fruits 3-4” in diameter with a mild flavour that are resistant to cracking. The fruit has amazing colors as it matures turning from sunset hues to a deep red. Good resistance to disease and fungal infections. Fruits are extremely resistant to rotting, even when fully mature on the vine. Indeterminate. 80 days from germination.

Cultivation Advice

• Sow in spring under glass or on a windowsill 1/16 inch deep. Germination takes around 6-14 days at 65-75F.
• Transplant the seedlings when large enough to handle into 3 inch pots.
• Grow on under cooler conditions and when about 8 inches tall
• , either plant in their growing position in the greenhouse or gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions and plant out 18 inches apart in a warm and sunny spot in moist
• , fertile well drained soil and keep watered.
• What’s the difference between “indeterminate” and “determinate” tomatoes
• Determinate tomatoes, or “bush” tomatoes, are varieties that grow to a compact height (generally 3 – 4′).
• Determinates stop growing when fruit sets on the top bud
• . All the tomatoes from the plant ripen at approximately the same time (usually over period of 1- 2 weeks).
• They require a limited amount of staking for support and are perfectly suited for container planting.
• Indeterminate tomatoes will grow and produce fruit until killed by frost
• . They can reach heights of up to 12 feet although 6 feet is normal. Indeterminates will bloom, set new fruit and ripen fruit all at the same time throughout the season.
• They require substantial staking for support and benefit from being constrained to a central growing stem.