TOMATO-MARY ITALIAN
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Lycopersicon esculentum
TOMATO-MARY ITALIAN American heirloom of Italian descent. This variety is a very high yielding bush type tomato with beautiful medium sized beefsteak tomatoes of excellent flavor. A consistent winner in taste competitions. Excellent yielding and highly regarded for its superior taste. Originates from the USA but probably from Italian descent.
Sow in a good mix of soil and lightly cover – keep moist but not wet. Transplant when seedlings achieve 4-6 leaves.
SKU: TTMI
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| Germination Time (Days) | 10 - 20 |
| Harvest Time (Days) | 70 |
| Sowing Depth (mm) | 5 |
| Plant Spacing (cm) | 40 - 60 |
| Row Spacing (cm) | 50 - 70 |
| pH | 5 – 7.5 |
| Soil Temperature (°C) | - |
| Hardy / Frost Tender | Frost Tender |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings |
| Seed Preparation | - |
| Plant Height | 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 feet) |
|---|---|
| Season of Interest | Summer |
| Temperature Range | 18 - 32°C (64 - 90°F) |
| Annual / Perennial / Biennial | Annual |
| Frost Hardy / Tender | Frost tender |
| Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade | Full Sun |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Raise seedlings |
| Seed Preparation | Optional but soaking can speed germination |
| Sowing Depth | 0.5 cm (0.2 inches) |
| Plant Spacing | 45 cm (18 inches) |
| Row Spacing | 75 cm (30 inches) |
| Watering | Moderate, consistent watering |
| Good Companion Plants | Onions,Carrots, Marigolds, Parsley |
| Bad Companion Plants | Potatoes,Brassicas (like cabbage) |
| Pests | Whiteflies, Cutworms, Aphids |
| Diseases | Bacterial Spot, Mosaic Virus, Powdery Mildew |
TOMATO-MARY ITALIAN
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