SEEDS OF TOMATO ’RIO GRANDE’ - SOLANUM LYCOPERSICUM
Pear-shaped tomato with thick skin, very fleshy fruit and mild flavour. It is a perfect variety for salads, sauces, juices and preserves. One of the best varieties for pulp. Each fruit can weigh from 80 to 100 grams.
Good disease resistance. Can also be grown as a field tomato.
Sowing time for seedlings is from December to March, while outdoors from April to May. After growing, transplant into the garden in a 40x70cm frame and water frequently. Harvest after about 3 months. It is advisable to prune the stems and shoots that the plant produces in excess.
Calendar
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| Botanical name | Solanum lycopersicum |
|---|---|
| Average germination (%) | 95 |
| Fruit color | Red |
| Germination (in days) | 7-14 |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Plant use | Vegetable Garden |
| Seeds per gram | 500 |
| Soil - Moisture | Well-drained |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |
| Watering | Frequent |
Easter 2026
This week we will only be shipping orders on Monday 30 March to ensure that orders arrive before bank holidays.
We will resume deliveries from Tuesday 7 April 2026.
The nursery will be open until Thursday 2 april. If you would like to collect your order or visit us we would be delighted to welecome you from 8 am to 2 pm.
Happy Easter !