Yellow Plum Tomato – MIg

Description

Yellow Plum Tomato is a productive heirloom variety prized for its attractive plum-shaped fruits, bright golden-yellow color, and mild, sweet flavor. The small, firm tomatoes have juicy flesh and relatively few seeds, making them excellent for fresh snacking, salads, sandwiches, roasting, sauces, and preserving. This vigorous, indeterminate variety produces abundant clusters over a long season and performs particularly well during the UAE’s cooler growing season.

When to Plant in the UAE

• Outdoors: Start seeds in August and transplant seedlings in early October, when temperatures begin to cool.

Planting & Care Tips

• Light & Soil: Plant in full sun in fertile, well-draining soil enriched with compost.
• Depth & Germination: Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep. Germination typically occurs within 5–10 days in warm soil.
• Spacing: Space plants 60–75 cm apart, with 90–120 cm between rows.
• Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during flowering and fruit development, while avoiding waterlogged conditions.
• Feeding: Apply compost before planting and feed with a balanced tomato fertilizer every 2–3 weeks. Increase potassium during flowering and fruiting to support abundant fruit production.
• Support: Provide sturdy stakes, cages, or trellises, as the vigorous indeterminate vines can become heavy with fruit clusters.
• Harvest: Fruits are typically ready approximately 70–85 days after transplanting, when they develop their full golden-yellow color and become slightly soft.
• Harvesting Tips: Harvest regularly using clean pruners or gently pick ripe fruits. Regular harvesting encourages continued production.