Yellow 'Tumbling Tom' Tomato
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A sunny touch for your hanging baskets
Tomato 'Tombling Tom' Yellow ( Solanum lycopersicum ) offered by Semences OSC.
Ideal for hanging baskets and containers, this variety offers a cascade of branches laden with small, sweet yellow tomatoes. The 1-2 inch fruits are delicious fresh or in cooking. Standing 24-32 inches tall, the semi-determinate plants produce all summer long for extended enjoyment.
Plant height: 60-80 cm
Growth Type: Semi-determinate
Tomato type: Cherry
Days to harvest: 75-80 days
Degree of difficulty: Easy
Frost Tolerance: Killed by Frost
Companion plants: Basil, lettuce, green onions
Enemy plants: Fennel, potatoes
Suggested Uses: Hanging baskets, salads, fresh snacks
Plant Type: Annual
Cultivation method:
Sow seeds indoors about 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Use a peat moss-based mix for quick germination (10-14 days) at a temperature of 70-75°F (21-24°C). When seedlings are 1.5 inches (4 cm), transplant them into individual pots, lowering the temperature to 60-65°F (15-18°C). Harden them off before transplanting into containers or the ground, spacing them 2 feet (60 cm) apart.
Tomatoes require full sun exposure, constant watering at the base, and crop rotation to limit disease. Avoid composting diseased plants. Apply straw mulch to protect fruit and conserve moisture.
