Tomato - Idyll - 80 seeds

Tomato 'Idyll' (Solanum lycopersicum)

Description:
Tomato 'Idyll' is a tasty and high-yielding cocktail tomato that thrives both in greenhouses and outdoors. It produces small, round, evenly sized tomatoes weighing around 15-20 grams. The fruits have an intense red color, a sweet taste and a lovely aroma, making them a popular choice for salads, snacks and cooking. 'Idyll' is an indeterminate variety, meaning it continues to grow and produce fruit throughout the season.

Packaging Information:
One package contains 0.5 g, which corresponds to approximately 80 seeds. (+/- 20%)

Cultivation characteristics:

• Plant height: Up to 200 cm (tall).
• Thieves: Yes, side shoots should be removed to promote the growth of the main stem and produce a larger yield.
• Sowing depth: 0.5–1 cm
• Sowing time: March – April (pre-cultivation).
• Planting: May – June (in a greenhouse or outdoors when the risk of frost is over).
• Plant distance: 40 x 60 cm
• Harvest period: July – October

Cultivation tips:

1. Pre-cultivation:

   • Sow the seeds in nutritious, well-drained soil and maintain a temperature of 20-25 °C for germination.
   • When the plants have developed 2-3 pairs of leaves, replant them in larger pots.

2. Deployment:

   • Plant out when the risk of frost is over, in a sunny and sheltered location with nutrient-rich soil.
   • Support the plants with a bamboo stick or string to manage the height.

3. Care:

   • Weed regularly by removing the side shoots that grow in the folds of the leaves.
   • Water evenly and avoid wetting the leaves to reduce the risk of disease.
   • Fertilize with tomato fertilizer to promote flowering and fruiting.

4. Harvest:

   • Harvest the tomatoes continuously when they are ripe and have an intense red color.