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Tomato 'Harvard square'

Solanum lycopersicum

'Harvard square' is a Tomato variety in the Solanum genus with a scientific name of Solanum lycopersicum. 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. Harvard square is known for growing to a height of approximately 1.50 metres (4.88 feet).

Mexico is believed to be where Harvard square originates from.

Harvard square Tomato is normally fairly low maintenance and is normally 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 'Harvard square'

  • Full Sun

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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 Harvard square 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 Harvard square are Zone 3 and Zone 14. Ideally plant in loamy soil and try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 5.5 and 7.5 as Harvard square likes to be in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Harvard square from seed

Sow 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 0.78 inches (2.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 12°C / 54°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Harvard square

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

Harvesting Harvard square

Tomato 'Harvard square' information

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