magick777's Tomato 'Gardener's Delight' x 12 Damaged
Plant: Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) | Variety: Gardener's delight
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21 seeds germinated out of 24 sown (very respectable as the seeds were packed in 2008 and expired in 2011). 3 weaker seedlings discarded; 18 seedlings potted up into 6cm fibre pots on 20th March. By 16th April, these were falling over under their own weight. Twelve plants have been potted up in six deep 3.5L pots, destined in the long term for the allotment.
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magick777's Tomato 'Gardener's Delight' Care Instructions
If sowing directly, sow at a depth of approx. 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 2.60 feet (80.0 cm) between Tomato plants.
Tomato 'Gardener's delight' normally tends to reach to a mature height of 1.20 metres [imperial: 3.90 feet] so ensure you have enough space in your garden for this plant.
Your garden has partial sun light - Tomato 'Gardener's delight' should be planted in a location that enjoys full sun.
Remember to water moderately.
Your garden's USDA Hardiness Zone (9a) is within the ideal range for Tomato 'Gardener's delight'. The recommended range is between Zone 3 and 14.
Tomato 'Gardener's delight' ideally needs a soil ph of 5.0 to 6.0 (acidic soil), so check your soil acidity regularily.
Tomato problems include Bacterial Speck, Bacterial Spot, Bacterial Canker, Verticillium Wilt, and Early Blight, so keep a close eye out for any developing symptoms.
More information about Tomato 'Gardener's Delight' is available in the Folia gardener's wiki. All Tomato 'Gardener's Delight' Care Instructions have been kindly provided by our members.
Milestones
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18 May 2012
Damaged day 84 What went wrong...
Substantial wind damage, some plants surviving
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15 Apr 2012
Dividing day 51
Divided to Tomato ’Gardener’s Delight’
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15 Apr 2012
Potting Up day 51
12 plants in 6 × 3.5l square pots
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15 Apr 2012
Moved day 51
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19 Mar 2012
Potting Up day 24
18 plants in 6cm fibre pots
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11 Mar 2012
Hardening Off day 16
Seedlings fast outgrowing the propagator
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29 Feb 2012
Sprouting day 5
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24 Feb 2012
Sown day 0
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