Sensational dwarf, field variety of tomato also perfect for small gardens. Very productive with large, round to slightly oval red fruits weighing 80 g average. Early crop. Direct consumption and preserves.
This 'Alka' variety needs no indoor sowing then transplant as it can be directly sown to the ground from April to May.

| Fruit colour | Yellow, Red |
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| Fragrant | Fruit |
| Botanical name | Solanum lycopersicum |
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| Common name | SOLANUM LYCOPERSICUM - TOMATO ’Alka’ |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Sowing period | February, March, April, Spring, Winter |
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| Harvest period | June, July, August, September, October, Summer, Autumn |
| Germination (days) | 10 |
| Average germination (%) | 85 |
| Seeds per gram | 400 |
| Exposure | Sun |
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| Soil type | Fertile, Rich |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained |
| Hardiness | Hardy (tolerates temperatures down to -5şC) |
| Watering | Moderate |
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