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10 seeds Tomato 'Grosse Lisse'

 

 

Large, robust red fruits. A very popular heavy yielding variety. Tasty, tall growing and vigorous.

GROWING TOMATOES FROM SEED

Tomatoes are a warm season, frost tender annual. Seeds require a warm soil of between 18 - 28°C to germinate. Sowing at too low a temperature will cause delayed or failed germination.

In temperate areas: sow in early spring - either inside with extra bottom heat by using a bottom heat propagator, behind a sunny window or on top of a hot water system; if sowing outside wait until all frost danger has passed and the soil is warm. Generally if starting tomato seeds inside then begin 6 to 8 weeks before the last expected frost date in your area. By sowing early there will be time for a good crop to be produced before the first frost in winter.

In subtropical areas: sow March - October in frost -free areas

In tropical areas: sow late April - July

In the hot, humid areas larger tomatoes such as Beefsteak, Oxheart and Grosse Lisse are unlikely to do well. On extremely hot days tomatoes can literally 'cook' on the vine and turn to mush. Tomatoes also can suffer sunburn; a white shade cloth cover can help reduce heat stress on the plants. The hardiest tomatoes for hot and humid conditions are cherry and roma types. For a round tomato Tropic is a good choice as it is disease resistant.

Seed Sowing

Sow 6 mm deep into seed raising mix in seedling pots or trays. Germination takes 7 - 14 days. Liquid feed the seedlings once germinated. Seedlings are ready to transplant when the 2nd set of 'true' leaves appear. During seedling development make sure the seedlings are not crowded and receive strong light. Seedlings become leggy (etiolated) with weak stems if the light is insufficient or if they are too crowded. The best seedlings have strong, stout stems.

Seedlings should be planted out in a full sun position after all frost danger has passed.

Plant in rows 90 cm apart with 45 - 60 cm between plants.

Transplant by planting seedlings deeper, up to the first set of 'true' leaves, first carefully removing the seed leaves. This speeds up fruit production and increases root depth.

Grow in a fertile, well-drained garden bed with a soil pH 5.8 - 7. Prepare the soil by adding compost. If stakes are required then put them at the same time as transplanting takes place to avoid later root disturbance.  Providing support to keep fruit clear of the ground helps keep fruit clean and prevents slug and snail damage. Mulch the plants well. Keep well fertilised and evenly watered. Protect fruit from fruit fly with Pest Guard Bags.

Avoid planting in garden beds that have grown tomatoes, potatoes, capsicums or eggplants recently. Recent research indicates pruning reduces yields but it can be useful in making plants much easier to stake.

 

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We guarantee all our seed as being fresh and of the highest quality, however we cannot replace seeds that do not germinate as we have no control over how the seed was planted or the conditions they were planted in

Unfortunately we do not know all quarantine restrictions that may be applicable to your state therefore all orders are shipped on the understanding that we have no control over any restrictions whatsoever and this responsibility is with the purchaser.

We cannot be responsible for shipping delays, quarantine impoundments or LOST or STOLEN items. Items BROKEN in Transit it is up to you to take the appropriate postage insurances. By you choosing which postage you want you are taking the responsibility of your items in your own hands. You should consider that Australia Post is not gentle on mail these insurances will make sure you items are covered for your requirements.

We are not responsible for postage times that Australia Post seems fit to take to deliver orders. We have no control over it. Please read the rest of this spiel as this is my personal experience with Australia Post, don’t write back to me stating how long the postage should be, this is my personal experience.

If you have a problem with the item contact me before leaving feedback.

Please wait at least 14 days for you items to arrive before contacting me, the post can very be slow and unreliable

Please note: Anything posted to Victoria or Tasmania seem to take the longest. As I can send anything to Western Australia and it is there 3-4 days.

Victoria has taken up to 21 days on occasions.

Tasmania Please remember Bass Strait is between us which adds on extra time as it goes by water not air mail. I am sick and tired of getting neutral or negative feedback due to something that is out of my control.

Thank you. Your business is much appreciated.

 

Please pay within 4 days or a non-payer dispute will be opened up

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On 07-Sep-11 at 20:46:29 AEST, seller added the following information:

You pay, your item is shipped, except public holidays and weekends We guarantee all our seed as being fresh and of the highest quality, however we cannot replace seeds that do not germinate as we have no control over how the seed was planted or the conditions they were planted in Unfortunately we do not know all quarantine restrictions that may be applicable to your state therefore all orders are shipped on the understanding that we have no control over any restrictions whatsoever and this responsibility is with the purchaser. We cannot be responsible for shipping delays, quarantine impoundments or LOST or STOLEN items. Items BROKEN in Transit it is up to you to take the appropriate postage insurances. By you choosing which postage you want you are taking the responsibility of your items in your own hands. You should consider that Australia Post is not gentle on mail these insurances will make sure you items are covered for your requirements. We are not responsible for postage times that Australia Post seems fit to take to deliver orders. We have no control over it. Please read the rest of this spiel as this is my personal experience with Australia Post, don’t write back to me stating how long the postage should be, this is my personal experience. If you have a problem with the item contact me before leaving feedback. Please wait at least 14 days for you items to arrive before contacting me, the post can very be slow and unreliable Please note: Anything posted to Victoria or Tasmania seem to take the longest. As I can send anything to Western Australia and it is there 3-4 days. Victoria has taken up to 21 days on occasions. Tasmania Please remember Bass Strait is between us which adds on extra time as it goes by water not air mail. I am sick and tired of getting neutral or negative feedback due to something that is out of my control. Thank you. Your business is much appreciated. Please pay within 4 days or a non-payer dispute will be opened up Unless other arrangements Have been made Photo part of Description (Multiple Values)