Tomato 'Michael Pollan'

Solanum lycopersicum

How to grow Tomato 'Michael Pollan'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Michael Pollan 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. Michael Pollan needs a loamy soil with a ph of 5.5 to 7.5 (weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Michael Pollan from seed

Start seeds indoors six weeks before last frost date.

Sow 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 0.78 inches (2.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 12°C / 54°F.

Transplanting Michael Pollan

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

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

Harvesting Michael Pollan

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