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Tomato 'Sarnowski Polish Plum'

Solanum lycopersicum

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Sarnowski Polish Plum is a variety of Tomato which is a member of the Solanum family. Its botanical name is Solanum lycopersicum 'Sarnowski Polish Plum'. 'Sarnowski Polish Plum' is considered a heirloom OP (open polliated) cultivar.

Family heirloom that produces elongated plum-type fruit, red in colour averaging 8-10oz each. Excellent variety for canning, sauces, and preservation. Said to have an intense, sweet flavour. Fruit has a distinctive knob at the blossom end. Indeterminate. Regular leaf.

This variety is an Fruit that typically grows as an Annual, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of a single year. Sarnowski Polish Plum is known for growing to a height of approximately 1.50 metres (4.88 feet).

Poland is believed to be where Sarnowski Polish Plum originates from.

Sarnowski Polish Plum Tomato is normally fairly low maintenance and quite easy to grow, as long as a level of basic care is provided throughout the year. Being aware of the basic soil, sun and water preferences will result in a happier and healthier plant.

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How to grow Tomato 'Sarnowski Polish Plum'

Full Sun
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Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Sarnowski Polish Plum is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with Sarnowski Polish Plum are Zone 3 and Zone 14. Sarnowski Polish Plum needs a loamy soil with a ph of 5.5 to 7.5 (weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Sarnowski Polish Plum from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.39 inches (1.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 12°C / 54°F.

Transplanting Sarnowski Polish Plum

Sarnowski Polish Plum is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Sarnowski Polish Plum

This variety tends to mature and be ready for harvest in mid summer.

Tomato 'Sarnowski Polish Plum' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Sarnowski Polish Plum exhibits. Annual Category The category for the Sarnowski Polish Plum plant. Fruit
Hardiness Is Sarnowski Polish Plum frost hardy? Tender Country of Origin Where does Sarnowski Polish Plum come from? Poland
Harvest Time When is Sarnowski Polish Plum ready for harvest? Mid Summer
Mature Height How tall does Sarnowski Polish Plum grow? 1.50 metres / 4.88 feet Mature Spread How wide does Sarnowski Polish Plum grow? 50.0 cm / 1.62 feet
USDA Zone Range What zones does Sarnowski Polish Plum grow best in? Zone 3 - Zone 14 pH Range The level of acidity for Sarnowski Polish Plum. 5.5 - 7.5
Sun How much sunlight does Sarnowski Polish Plum need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Sarnowski Polish Plum require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertiliser does Sarnowski Polish Plum need? Medium
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Sarnowski Polish Plum need in order to germinate? 12°C / 54°F to 32°C / 90°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Sarnowski Polish Plum in? 13°C / 55°F to 35°C / 95°F
Sowing Depth How deep to plant Sarnowski Polish Plum? 1.0 cm / 0.39 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Sarnowski Polish Plum 2.0 cm / 0.78 inches
Edible? Is Sarnowski Polish Plum edible? edible

How long does Sarnowski Polish Plum take to grow?

These estimates for how long Tomato 'Sarnowski Polish Plum' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Sarnowski Polish Plum to germinate? 7 days Average 7 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Sarnowski Polish Plum? + 21 days Average 21 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Sarnowski Polish Plum is ready for harvest / bloom? + 75 days Average 75 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Sarnowski Polish Plum? = 103 days

Sarnowski Polish Plum folklore & trivia

Carolyn Male received the seed from Mike Sarnowski of Schenectady, NY. Mike Sarnowski’s family brought this variety with them from the Sarnow River area of Poland in the 1890s.

Other Names for Tomato 'Sarnowski Polish Plum'

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