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Tomato 'Hundreds and thousands'

Solanum lycopersicum

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Hundreds and thousands is a popular variety of Tomato, which belongs to the Solanum genus (Solanum lycopersicum 'Hundreds and thousands').

Cascading tomato plant, perfect for hanging basket culture. Produces an abundance of tiny cherry type tomatoes, reportedly you can get up to the thousands in one season.

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. Hundreds and thousands is known for growing to a height of approximately 1.50 metres (4.88 feet).

Mexico is believed to be where Hundreds and thousands originates from.

Hundreds and thousands 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 'Hundreds and thousands'

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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 Hundreds and thousands 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 Hundreds and thousands are Zone 3 and Zone 14. Ensure your soil is loamy and has a ph of between 5.0 and 6.0 as Tomato is a moderately acidic soil to weakly acidic soil loving plant.

Growing Hundreds and thousands 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 0.78 inches (2.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 12°C / 54°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Hundreds and thousands about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Hundreds and thousands

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

Harvesting Hundreds and thousands

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by mid summer.

Tomato 'Hundreds and thousands' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Hundreds and thousands exhibits. Annual Category The category for the Hundreds and thousands plant. Fruit
Hardiness Is Hundreds and thousands frost hardy? Tender Country of Origin Where does Hundreds and thousands come from? Mexico
Harvest Time When is Hundreds and thousands ready for harvest? Mid Summer
Mature Height How tall does Hundreds and thousands grow? 1.50 metres / 4.88 feet Mature Spread How wide does Hundreds and thousands grow? 50.0 cm / 1.62 feet
USDA Zone Range What zones does Hundreds and thousands grow best in? Zone 3 - Zone 14 pH Range The level of acidity for Hundreds and thousands. 5.0 - 6.0
Sun How much sunlight does Hundreds and thousands need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Hundreds and thousands require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertiliser does Hundreds and thousands need? Medium
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Hundreds and thousands need in order to germinate? 12°C / 54°F to 32°C / 90°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Hundreds and thousands in? 13°C / 55°F to 35°C / 95°F
Sowing Depth How deep to plant Hundreds and thousands? 2.0 cm / 0.78 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Hundreds and thousands 2.0 cm / 0.78 inches
Edible? Is Hundreds and thousands edible? edible

How long does Hundreds and thousands take to grow?

These estimates for how long Tomato 'Hundreds and thousands' 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 Hundreds and thousands to germinate? 39 days Average 39 days | Min 12 days | Max 67 days (2)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Hundreds and thousands? + 42 days Average 42 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Hundreds and thousands is ready for harvest / bloom? + 70 days Average 70 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Hundreds and thousands? = 151 days

When should I sow Hundreds and thousands?

Folia's when to plant Tomato 'Hundreds and thousands' estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

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