Tomato - Duo - 80 seeds

Tomato 'Duo' (Solanum lycopersicum)

Description:
Tomato 'Duo' is a mid-season, high-growing (indeterminate) variety known for its productivity and taste. It produces two-coloured, medium-sized tomatoes weighing around 80-100g. The fruits have a beautiful color combination of red base with golden streaks, which makes them very decorative. The taste is balanced sweet and aromatic, which makes the variety perfect for salads, sandwiches and fresh snacks.

Packaging Information:
One package contains 0.5 g, which corresponds to about 80 seeds.

Cultivation characteristics:

• Plant height: Up to 200 cm (needs support).
• Thieves: Yes, side shoots should be removed regularly.
• Sowing depth: 0.5–1 cm
• Sowing time: February – April (pre-cultivation)
• Planting: May – June (after the last frost)
• Plant distance: 50 x 70 cm
• Harvest period: July – September

Cultivation tips:

1. Sowing and pre-cultivation:

   • Pre-cultivate the seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before transplanting.
   • Place in a bright and warm environment (18–22 °C).

2. Retraining:

   • When the plants have developed 2-4 pairs of leaves, repot into individual pots.

3. Deployment:

   • Plant out in a greenhouse or outdoors in a sunny and sheltered location when the risk of frost is over.

4. Aid and theft:

   • Tie the plant to a trellis or cane to support its height.
   • Remove side shoots (thieves) that grow between leaves and stem to promote fruiting.

5. Care:

   • Keep the soil evenly moist but avoid overwatering.
   • Fertilize regularly with tomato fertilizer to nourish the plant during the growing season.