Quantity
Approximately 15 seeds
Exposure
Sun
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Tomato red 'Tasti-Lee'
Tomato
FamilyNightshades
TypeVegetable
CycleAnnual
Quantity per packetApproximately 15 seeds
Product codeWHPER-0186
The ‘Tasti-Lee’ red tomato is a remarkable variety that combines nutritional richness, good productivity, and great taste quality in an easy-to-manage determinate plant. Recognized for its high lycopene content, a sought-after antioxidant, it appeals to gardeners who care about healthy eating as well as lovers of flavorful and versatile tomatoes. Its intensely red fruits, firm even at full maturity, offer a pleasant texture and excellent hold when cooked, making them perfect for salads, sandwiches, and homemade sauces. In the garden, its compact yet generous habit allows for a good harvest from a well-structured plant, ideal for family vegetable gardens or smaller spaces. Planted in rich, well-drained soil, under generous sunlight, it grows steadily and produces uniform fruits throughout the season. Even though it doesn't require extensive staking, a light support can help keep fruit-laden branches in good condition. Harvested when fully red, it reveals a balanced flavor that combines freshness, firm flesh, and good intensity. It is a nutritious, reliable, and delicious variety, perfect for those looking for a productive, easy-to-grow, and pleasant-to-cook red tomato.
Sowing guide
From packetto germination.
Sowing period6 to 8 weeks before the last frost indoors
Sowing depth0.2 in (0.5 cm)
Germination temperature21 to 24 °C (70 to 75 °F)
Germination time5 to 10 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun
Soil
Rich in organic matter and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Container growing
A controlledenvironment.
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Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJuly to September
Harvest70 to 80 days after transplanting
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsArtichoke, asparagus, basil, borage, carrot, celery, celeriac, chives, kohlrabi, watercress, strawberry plant, bean, lamb's lettuce, mint, turnip, parsnip, parsley, leek, radish, sage, thyme
Avoid planting withGarlic, eggplant, Swiss chard, beetroot, broccoli, cabbage, cucumber, squash, shallot, spinach, fennel, corn, onion, pepper, potato
Salads, sandwiches, sauces, fresh harvest, potted plant
