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Tomato 'Ruthje'
€4.50
'Ruthje' is a greenhouse tomato with very fine balanced flavour. It produces bright red, slightly heart-shaped, fruits. Plants have strong leaves with short internodes and are not well suited to truss harvesting. This variety has low nutrient requirements so only needs to be fertilised moderately. Each pack contains approximately 22 organic seeds. More details below.
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Organic 'Ruthje' Tomato Seed
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 x 75cm
Growing conditions: Tomatoes need full sun and rich, moist, well-draining soil.
Ongoing care:
- ‘Ruthje’ 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.
Number of seeds: Each pack contains approximately 22 organic seeds, enough for 15 plants.
| Special Features | Balcony & Pot Growing |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Annual |
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