Plum tomato - Herodes - 60 seeds

Plum tomato Herodes

Solanum lycopersicum

Description:
Plum tomato 'Herodes' is a large, heart-shaped Oxheart tomato variety. The fruits weigh around 250 grams and ripen from bright red to deep rose red when fully ripe. The juicy pulp is completely colored red, with a mild and sweet taste. The variety thrives best in greenhouses or in warm outdoor areas.

Packaging Information:
One package contains 0.5 grams of seeds, which corresponds to about 60 seeds. (+/- 20%)

How to grow Plum Tomato 'Herodes' from seed

Pre-cultivation indoors

1. Sowing depth: 0.5 cm.
2. Sowing time: February – April.
3. Sowing instructions:
   • Fill the pots with 2/3 planting soil and 1/3 seed soil on top.
   • Sow the seeds in the soil, cover lightly and water gently.
   • Place the seed at 22-25 °C to promote germination.
   • After germination, keep the plants at 18–20 °C and as bright as possible.

Planting out seedlings

1. Planting time: May – June (when the risk of frost is over).
2. Investment:
   • Plant in a greenhouse or in a warm, sunny location outdoors.
   • Prepare the soil with compost or manure for a nutrient-rich growing area.
3. Plant distance:
   • 60–70 cm between the plants.
   • 50–60 cm between rows.

Care and maintenance

1. Watering:
   • Keep the soil evenly moist but avoid getting it wet.
2. Fertilization:
   • Use a potassium-rich fertilizer to support fruit set.
3. Support and pruning:
   • Poaching: The plum tomato 'Herodes' requires regular poaching. Remove side shoots growing in the leaf folds to optimize fruit production.
   • Tie up: Tie up the plants to support the heavy fruits.

Harvest

1. Harvest period: July – September.
2. Harvest tips:
   • Harvest the tomatoes when they have reached their full color and maturity.
   • Use a sharp knife or secateurs to cut off the fruits with part of the stem remaining.

The plum tomato 'Herodes' is an excellent choice for those who want to grow tasty and juicy tomatoes, perfect to enjoy fresh or use in cooking.