Description

• For “Jumbo” or giant Italian tomatoes, you have several standout heirloom varieties to choose from, typically known for producing fruit that can weigh between 1 and 3 pounds. Tomato is the most popular vegetable in our kitchen, Make soups, and sauces or eat them raw in a salad; it’s tasty in all forms. Grow your own tomato in your home garden and Add fresh flavor and a lot of nutrition to your food with a few tomatoes. T
• Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden Sowing season: Throughout the year Sowing method: Seedling transplant Germination Time: 6 to 14 days Germination temperature: 18-27°C Fruit Color : Red Fruit Shape: Oval Harvesting: 60 to 80 days from transplanting Plant vigor: Strong plant with short internodes
• Timing: Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last expected frost.
• Sun & Soil: They require at least 6–8 hours of full sun and well-drained, loamy soil rich in organic matter.
• Support: Because the fruits are so heavy, sturdy staking or cages are mandatory to prevent the vines from snapping.
• Temperature – Optimum temperature for tomatoes is 15-30 degree Celsius and should not be less than 10 degree Celsius.
• Feeding: Use a balanced fertilizer during the growing phase and switch to a phosphorus-rich feed once they start flowering to support fruit size.