Dark Orange Muscat Tomato – MIg

Product Summary

A beautiful heirloom tomato variety producing deep orange fruits with a rich, sweet flavor and juicy texture. An excellent choice for fresh eating, salads, slicing, and adding vibrant color to the garden.

Description

Dark Orange Muscat Tomato is a distinctive heirloom tomato variety prized for its deep orange fruits and rich, sweet flavor. The tomatoes have a juicy, flavorful texture and an attractive color that makes them stand out among traditional red varieties.

The fruits are delicious eaten fresh and are ideal for salads, sandwiches, slicing, and colorful tomato dishes. A rewarding choice for gardeners who enjoy traditional heirloom varieties with unique colors and excellent flavor.

When to Plant in the UAE

• Indoors: Start seeds indoors in August.
• Outdoors: Transplant strong seedlings in October.
• Start seedlings in a protected environment during the UAE summer and transplant outdoors once temperatures become more suitable for tomato production.

Planting & Care Tips

• Sunlight: Full sun, ideally 6–8 hours daily.
• Soil: Rich, fertile, well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter.
• Sowing depth: Approximately 0.5–1 cm.
• Germination: Usually 5–10 days under warm conditions.
• Spacing: 45–60 cm between plants.
• Row spacing: 75–90 cm.
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist without waterlogging, especially during flowering and fruit development.
• Feeding: Add compost before planting and feed regularly with a balanced tomato fertilizer.
• Support: Provide a sturdy stake, trellis, or tomato cage to support the plant and developing fruit.
• Pruning: Remove lower leaves and selected suckers to improve airflow and keep the plant manageable.
• Pollination: Gently shake flower clusters during flowering to encourage pollination.
• Harvest: Pick when the fruits develop their characteristic deep orange color and become slightly soft to the touch.