Tropical Sunset Tomato – MIg
AED 25.00
| Weight | 0.03 kg |
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3 in stock
Description
Description
Tropical Sunset Tomato is a beautiful heirloom variety prized for its large, colorful fruits with warm golden-orange and red tones that resemble a tropical sunset. The fruits have a rich, sweet flavor balanced by mild acidity, with a juicy, meaty texture that makes them excellent for slicing, salads, sandwiches, fresh eating, and sauces. This vigorous indeterminate variety produces fruit over an extended season and benefits from strong support as the vines grow.
When to Plant in the UAE
- Indoors: Start seeds indoors in August.
- Outdoors: Transplant seedlings in early October, when temperatures begin to cool.
- Avoid: Peak summer heat, as extreme temperatures can interfere with flowering, fruit set, and overall plant growth.
Planting & Care Tips
- Light & Soil: Grow in full sun in fertile, loose, well-draining soil enriched with compost and organic matter.
- Depth & Germination: Sow seeds approximately 0.5–1 cm deep. Germination typically occurs within 5–10 days under warm conditions.
- Spacing: Space plants 60–75 cm apart, with 90–120 cm between rows.
- Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist during establishment, flowering, and fruit development. Avoid irregular watering and waterlogged conditions.
- Feeding: Add compost before planting and apply a balanced organic tomato fertilizer every 2–3 weeks during active growth. Increase potassium during flowering and fruiting to support healthy fruit development.
- Support: Provide strong stakes, cages, or trellises. Indeterminate vines can grow tall and become heavily loaded with large fruits.
- Pruning: Remove lower leaves and selected suckers as needed to improve airflow and keep the plant manageable.
- Harvest: Fruits are typically ready approximately 75–90 days after transplanting. Harvest when the fruits develop their full golden-orange and red coloration and feel slightly soft.
- Harvesting Tips: Pick fruits carefully using clean pruners or scissors. Allow fully colored fruits to finish ripening indoors if necessary.
