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Tomato 'Craigella'

Solanum lycopersicum

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Craigella is part of the Solanum genus and is a Tomato variety. Its scientific name is Solanum lycopersicum 'Craigella'. 'Craigella' is considered a heirloom cultivar.

Plant has an improved, round red fruit with no greenback to it. ¹
And indeterminate (cordon) tomato with superior traditional tomato taste and high yield. ²

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. Craigella is known for growing to a height of approximately 2.00 metres (6.50 feet).

Mexico is believed to be where Craigella originates from.

Typically, Craigella Tomato is normally fairly low maintenance and can thus be quite easy to grow - only a basic level of care is required throughout the year to ensure it thrives. Being aware of the basic growing conditions this plant likes (soil, sun and water) will result in a strong and vibrant plant.

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How to grow Tomato 'Craigella'

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Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Craigella is thought of as tender, 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 Craigella are Zone 3 and Zone 14. Craigella requires a loamy soil with a ph of 5.5 - 7.5 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Craigella 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). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 12°C / 54°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Craigella

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Craigella is a tender plant.

Harvesting Craigella

Tomato 'Craigella' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Craigella exhibits. Annual Category The category for the Craigella plant. Fruit
Hardiness Is Craigella frost hardy? Tender Country of Origin Where does Craigella come from? Mexico
Mature Height How tall does Craigella grow? 2.00 metres / 6.50 feet Mature Spread How wide does Craigella grow? 50.0 cm / 1.62 feet
USDA Zone Range What zones does Craigella grow best in? Zone 3 - Zone 14 pH Range The level of acidity for Craigella. 5.5 - 7.5
Sun How much sunlight does Craigella need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Craigella require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertiliser does Craigella need? Medium
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Craigella need in order to germinate? 12°C / 54°F to 32°C / 90°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Craigella in? 13°C / 55°F to 35°C / 95°F
Sowing Depth How deep to plant Craigella? 1.0 cm / 0.39 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Craigella 2.0 cm / 0.78 inches
Edible? Is Craigella edible? edible

How long does Craigella take to grow?

These estimates for how long Tomato 'Craigella' 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 Craigella to germinate? 7 days Average 7 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Craigella? + 52 days Average 52 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Craigella is ready for harvest / bloom? + 99 days Average 99 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Craigella? = 158 days

Tomato Craigella Etymology

Heirloom aka Heritage tomato. Introduced in the 1930’s being the result of a cross between Ailsa Craig and Tigerella. ¹

Other Names for Tomato 'Craigella'

Tigerella Improved, TigerellaCross, TigerellaXAilsaCraig, AilsaTiger

Footnotes

¹ http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/150021/
fn2. http://www.thompson-morgan.com/vegetables/vegetable-seeds/tomato-seeds/tomato-craigella-heritage/4861TM

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