Tomato- German Johnson

Tomato- German Johnson

Solanum lycopersicum

Synonyms: Lycopersicon esculentum

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• Climbing (indeterminate)

• Heirloom variety

• Meaty flesh with few seeds

Climbing. American heirloom variety. Large pink/red fruit with smooth meaty flesh and few seeds. Fruit varies is size but large fruit over 450g are common. Exceptional flavour. Good for slicing and canning.

How to sow and grow:

Method:	Sow direct or raise seedlings
Sowing Depth:	5mm
When:	Spring and early summer
Row Spacing:	60-70cm
Position:	Full sun, moist well drained soil
Plant Spacing:	50cm
Hardiness:	Frost tender
Days to Maturity/flowering:	80 days

*Notes: Plants need staking. Prune plants to two main stems. Keep well watered. Pick when mature to encourage more fruit. To reduce the risk of disease do not water overhead. Rotate crops: do not plant in the same position two years in a row.

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