Tomato 'Matina'
‘Matina’ is a German heirloom potato-leaf variety that produces medium-sized round red fruits with a lovely balanced flavour. It is a very early cropping tomato and has good resistance to splitting. Each pack contains approx 22 organic seeds, sufficient for approx 15 plants. More details below.
Organic 'Matina' Tomato Seeds
Sowing schedule: Sow seeds inside in mid Feb to early April using a propagator, heating mat or lidded seed tray on a sunny windowsill. Plant under cover in late April or May.
Sowing depth: 3-6mm
Germination: Tomato seeds germinate best at a temperature of 20-24°C. A heated propagator is the ideal place to start off tomatoes early in the year.
Planting distance: 40 - 60cm between plants with 75cm between rows
Growing conditions: Protection needed as tomatoes grow best at temperatures of 21-24 C. Tomatoes need full sun and rich, moist, well-draining soil.
Harvest: From mid-July through to mid October
Ongoing care:
- ‘Matina’ tomatoes grow tall and need to be supported with either canes or string.
- Pick off side-shoots as they emerge and remove any yellowing branches below the lowest truss of fruits.
- Once the first fruit has set, feed plants every week or two with a liquid feed high in potassium such as Vinasse Tomato and Plant Food.
Number of seeds: Each pack contains approx 22 organic seeds, sufficient for approx 15 plants.
| SKU | XBVTM11 |
|---|---|
| Special Features | Balcony & Pot Growing |
| Life Cycle | Annual |