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Tomato 'Belgian giant'

Solanum lycopersicum

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Belgian giant is part of the Solanum genus and is a Tomato variety. Its scientific name is Solanum lycopersicum 'Belgian giant'. 'Belgian giant' is considered a heirloom OP (open polliated) cultivar. Blooms appear in these approximate colours: Royal yellow. When ripe, fruit appear in these approximate colours: Carmine pink and Brick red. Leaves appear approximately as a Ao green colour.

This variety produces very large 2lb fruit, reportedly able to produce fruit as large as 5lbs. Pink, yellow, or bicolored skin and flesh, sweet with low acidity, beefsteak-type fruit with few seeds. 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. Belgian giant is known for growing to a height of approximately 1.50 metres (4.88 feet).

United States is believed to be where Belgian giant originates from.

Belgian giant 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 'Belgian giant'

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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 Belgian giant is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors. The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with Belgian giant are Zone 3 and Zone 14. Belgian giant needs a loamy soil with a ph of 5.0 to 6.0 (moderately acidic soil to weakly acidic soil).

Growing Belgian giant from seed

Look to ensure a distance 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 12°C / 54°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Belgian giant about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Belgian giant

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

Harvesting Belgian giant

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

Tomato 'Belgian giant' information

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

How long does Belgian giant take to grow?

These estimates for how long Tomato 'Belgian giant' 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 Belgian giant to germinate? 7 days Average 7 days | Min 4 days | Max 15 days (6)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Belgian giant? + 82 days Average 82 days | Min 63 days | Max 106 days (4)
Days to Maturity How long until Belgian giant is ready for harvest / bloom? + 90 days Average 90 days | Min 89 days | Max 92 days (2)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Belgian giant? = 179 days

When should I sow Belgian giant?

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Latest Tomato 'Belgian giant' Reviews

27 May 2011

HazelJ's Tomato 'Giant Belgian' was Reviewed day 426

Survived under the weight of a yellow pear plant growing on top of it and it fruited early than ‘Big Beef’. Made good salsa too.

4 stars

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