Tomato 'Nonna antonina'

Solanum lycopersicum

How to grow Tomato 'Nonna antonina'

Keep in mind when planting that Nonna antonina 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.

Growing Nonna antonina from seed

Start seeds indoors six weeks before last frost date.

Soil temperature should be kept higher than 15°C / 59°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Nonna antonina about 30 days after your last frost date.

Transplanting Nonna antonina

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

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

Harvesting Nonna antonina

Tomato Nonna antonina Etymology

Seeds obtained from seed swap with Gartenbär. The variety was used for generations in the family. The variety was batized with the grandmother’s name.