Tomato 'Sarnowski Polish Plum'

Solanum lycopersicum

How to grow Tomato 'Sarnowski Polish Plum'

  • Full Sun

  • 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. 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

Start seeds indoors six weeks before last frost date.

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

Plant to the first set of true leaves to promote strong root growth.

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.

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'

Mike’s polish red