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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 approximately 22 organic seeds. 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 approximately 22 organic seeds, enough for 15 plants.
Special Features | Balcony & Pot Growing |
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Life Cycle | Annual |