Developed in Canada, the Sub Arctic Plenty Tomato is one of the world’s earliest tomatoes. It sets fruit early and under cool summer conditions and is a heavy yielder; 2 oz, round, red tomatoes in clusters. The plants may be placed close together and don’t require staking.

25 seeds

PLANTING

Determinate

Germination: 7-14 days

Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 75-85 degrees F. Cooler soil temperatures increase germination time or results in poor germination.

Seed Sowing Depth: deep

Starting Indoors: 4-6 weeks before last frost. Sow seeds in flats/cells/pots. Provide 75-85 degrees F soil temperatures. After the first true leaves appears, transplant into larger, 3-6 pots/cells/flats . Fertilize the seedlings every 7-10 days with a liquid or water soluble fertilizer (diluted to of suggested measurement). Transplant seedlings 24-36 apart after last frost.

How much does a packet plant: 30-40 foot single row ( varies with seeds count)

Harvest: When fruit is red (or color of the variety planted) and firm.

Tips:The Sub Arctic Plenty Tomato should be planted in fertile soil, amended with compost. Mulch and provide even moisture throughout the growing season with good drainage. Plant deeper than they were growing in the containers, it makes a stronger roots system. Apply a light compost tea every few weeks. Do not apply excessive nitrogen, which can promote excessive foliage and poor fruit set.