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TOMATO 'Red Russian' - 20+ HEIRLOOM Seeds

Tomato Red Russian (Lycopersicon Esculentum) A popular crimson red medium tomato with great taste that tolerates low night temperatures, so it is ideal for cooler areas. A Russian heirloom that is an early producer. A tough and vigorous producer that needs staking. An attractive cultivar with medium-sized, scarlet red fruit that is full of flavour.

This variety takes 72-80 days to reach maturity. 

This is an INDETERMINATE variety and as such requires vine support or a climbing frame.

How to  Grow Your Tomato Seeds Sow your tomato seeds in early Spring to Summer – all year round in subtropical and tropical areas.
Sow 5mm (1/4”) deep in pots or trays of seed-raising mix.
Transplant to the final growing position when sturdy enough to handle.
Spacing plants 50cm (20”) apart each way.
Water daily, and when the first truss has set, feed regularly.
Pinch out side shoots as they appear.
Can also be sown directly in the final position after the danger of frost has passed.
Most tomato seed varieties require a warm sunny position and staking to ensure a bountiful crop.
Seedlings emerge 10-14 days.
Plant in rows 90 cm apart with 45 - 60 cm between plants.
When To Plant Spring to Summer
Harvest 12-14 weeks
Sow Spring, Summer

 

Each seed packet comes with germination notes and includes a minimum of 20x seeds. 


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