Organic Chocolate Stripe tomato seedling

Key Features:

• Unique Appearance: Mahogany-coloured flesh with olive green striping, making them a visual delight
• Rich Flavour: Complex, sweet, and tangy, perfect for a variety of dishes
• High Yield: Produces abundant, medium to large-sized fruits.
• Heat Tolerant: Thrives in warm South African summers.
• Versatile Use: Great for fresh use in salads, sandwiches, and salsas, as well as for canning and preserving

Growing Instructions:

• Sowing Time: Best sown in late winter to early spring (August to October) when the soil temperature is at least 15°C
• Transplanting: Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost. Space plants 60 cm apart in well-drained soil.
• Support: Use stakes or cages to support plants and keep fruits off the ground.

Care Tips:

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water deeply once a week.
• Sunlight: Full sun exposure for optimal growth.
• Fertilising: Use organic fertilisers to promote healthy growth. Apply a balanced fertiliser at planting and again when flowers start to form.
• Pest Control: Watch for common pests like aphids and use organic pest control methods if necessary.