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Tomato 'San Francisco Fog'

Solanum lycopersicum

Belonging to the Solanum genus (Solanum lycopersicum 'San Francisco Fog'), San Francisco Fog is a variety of Tomato. 'San Francisco Fog' is considered a heirloom cultivar.

Specially bred for the cool, wet, west coast. Will still produce even in a largely overcast climate. 2-3" in diameter red globular fruit, regular-leafed plant.

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. San Francisco Fog is known for growing to a height of approximately 1.20 metres (3.90 feet).

United States is believed to be where San Francisco Fog originates from.

Being a fairly low maintenance plant, San Francisco Fog Tomato is normally quite easy to grow provided a minimum level of care is given throughout the year. It will be helpful to note the correct soil, sun and water needs of this plant to ensure that this plant thrives.

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How to grow Tomato 'San Francisco Fog'

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Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that San Francisco Fog is thought of as tender, so it is really important to plant out well after your last frost date. Use USDA Hardiness Zone 3 - 14 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. Planting San Francisco Fog in loamy soil with a ph of between 5.0 and 6.0 is ideal for as it does best in ericaceous (acidic) soil.

Growing San Francisco Fog from seed

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 2.60 feet (80.0 cm) between Tomato plants. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 12°C / 54°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing San Francisco Fog about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting San Francisco Fog

Transplant out when around 15cm (6 inches) high.

As San Francisco Fog is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting San Francisco Fog

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

Tomato 'San Francisco Fog' information

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