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Tomato 'Celebrity'

Solanum lycopersicum

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Belonging to the Solanum genus (Solanum lycopersicum 'Celebrity'), Celebrity is a variety of Tomato. 'Celebrity' is considered a patented hybrid cultivar.

Round, red globular medium sized fruit. FVNT disease resistance.

1984 AAS Winner ¹

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

Mexico is believed to be where Celebrity originates from.

Being a fairly low maintenance plant, Celebrity 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 'Celebrity'

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 Celebrity is thought of as tender, so it is really important to plant out well after your last frost date. The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with Celebrity are Zone 3 and Zone 14. Planting Celebrity in loamy soil with a ph of between 5.0 and 6.0 is ideal for as it does best in moderately acidic soil to weakly acidic soil.

Growing Celebrity from seed

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 0.78 inches (2.0 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 Celebrity about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Celebrity

Bury 2/3 of the plant.

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

Harvesting Celebrity

Tomato 'Celebrity' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Celebrity exhibits. Annual Category The category for the Celebrity plant. Fruit
Hardiness Is Celebrity frost hardy? Tender Country of Origin Where does Celebrity come from? Mexico
Mature Height How tall does Celebrity grow? 1.50 metres / 4.88 feet Mature Spread How wide does Celebrity grow? 50.0 cm / 1.62 feet
USDA Zone Range What zones does Celebrity grow best in? Zone 3 - Zone 14 pH Range The level of acidity for Celebrity. 5.0 - 6.0
Sun How much sunlight does Celebrity need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Celebrity require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertiliser does Celebrity need? Medium
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Celebrity need in order to germinate? 12°C / 54°F to 32°C / 90°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Celebrity in? 13°C / 55°F to 35°C / 95°F
Sowing Depth How deep to plant Celebrity? 2.0 cm / 0.78 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Celebrity 2.0 cm / 0.78 inches
Edible? Is Celebrity edible? edible
Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Celebrity seedlings? 60.0 cm / 1.95 feet

How long does Celebrity take to grow?

These estimates for how long Tomato 'Celebrity' 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 Celebrity to germinate? 6 days Average 6 days | Min 3 days | Max 21 days (8)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Celebrity? + 30 days Average 30 days | Min 30 days | Max 30 days (2)
Days to Maturity How long until Celebrity is ready for harvest / bloom? + 105 days Average 105 days | Min 56 days | Max 133 days (25)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Celebrity? = 141 days

When should I sow Celebrity?

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

Latest Tomato 'Celebrity' Reviews

31 Mar 2012

N20863's Celebrity was Reviewed day 339

Actually my best producer by pounds. Good, not great flavor.

3 stars

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