![]() ![]() Plant in rows 90 cm apart with 45 - 60 cm between plants. Seedlings should be planted out in a full sun position after all frost danger has passed. The best seedlings have strong, stout stems. Seedlings become leggy (etiolated) with weak stems if the light is insufficient or if they are too crowded. During seedling development make sure the seedlings are not crowded and receive strong light. Seedlings are ready to transplant when the 2nd set of 'true' leaves appear. Liquid feed the seedlings once germinated. Sow 6 mm deep into seed raising mix in seedling pots or trays. For a round tomato Tropic is a good choice as it is disease resistant. The hardiest tomatoes for hot and humid conditions are Cherry and Roma types. Tomatoes also can suffer sunburn a white shade cloth cover can help reduce heat stress on the plants. Hot & Humid Area: On extremely hot days tomatoes can literally 'cook' on the vine and turn to mush. Subtropical Area: sow March - October in frost-free areas By sowing early there will be time for a good crop to be produced before the first frost in winter. Generally, if starting tomato seeds inside then begin 6 to 8 weeks before the last expected frost date in your area. 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. Sowing at too low a temperature will cause delayed or failed germination. Seeds require a warm soil of between 18 - 28☌ to germinate. Tomatoes are a warm season, frost tender annual plants. ![]() This is an INDETERMINATE variety and as such this variety requires staking or climbing frame. The plant produces abundant tomatoes – give away friends, family or neighbors – or freeze them up for the winter months ! ![]() Make bowlful of multicolored tiny cherry tomato salads during Summer and Autumn months. They are sweet and excellent for salads, best served whole. Tomato Cherry Cocktail plant produces large yields of small, red, round cherry tomatoes growing to 2.5cm. TOMATO Cherry Cocktail - 15 HEIRLOOM Seeds ![]()
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