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Tomato 'The Dutchman'

Solanum lycopersicum

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The Dutchman is part of the Solanum genus and is a Tomato variety. Its scientific name is Solanum lycopersicum 'The Dutchman'. 'The Dutchman' is considered a heirloom cultivar.

Large 1-2lb pink beefsteak-type fruit with regular leaves. Prized for its sweet flavour and low acidity.

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

United States is believed to be where The Dutchman originates from.

The Dutchman 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.

This plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Tomato 'The Dutchman' have been kindly provided by our members.

How to grow Tomato 'The Dutchman'

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 The Dutchman 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 The Dutchman are Zone 3 and Zone 14. The Dutchman needs a loamy soil with a ph of 5.5 to 7.5 (weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Growing The Dutchman 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 The Dutchman about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting The Dutchman

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

Harvesting The Dutchman

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

Tomato 'The Dutchman' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that The Dutchman exhibits. Annual Category The category for the The Dutchman plant. Fruit
Hardiness Is The Dutchman frost hardy? Tender Country of Origin Where does The Dutchman come from? United States
Harvest Time When is The Dutchman ready for harvest? Late Summer
Mature Height How tall does The Dutchman grow? 1.50 metres / 4.88 feet Mature Spread How wide does The Dutchman grow? 50.0 cm / 1.62 feet
USDA Zone Range What zones does The Dutchman grow best in? Zone 3 - Zone 14 pH Range The level of acidity for The Dutchman. 5.5 - 7.5
Sun How much sunlight does The Dutchman need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does The Dutchman require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertiliser does The Dutchman need? Medium
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does The Dutchman need in order to germinate? 12°C / 54°F to 32°C / 90°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow The Dutchman in? 13°C / 55°F to 35°C / 95°F
Sowing Depth How deep to plant The Dutchman? 2.0 cm / 0.78 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow The Dutchman 2.0 cm / 0.78 inches
Edible? Is The Dutchman edible? edible

How long does The Dutchman take to grow?

These estimates for how long Tomato 'The Dutchman' 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 The Dutchman to germinate? 5 days Average 5 days | Min 3 days | Max 6 days (3)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out The Dutchman? + 62 days Average 62 days | Min 62 days | Max 62 days (1)
Days to Maturity How long until The Dutchman is ready for harvest / bloom? + 85 days Average 85 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow The Dutchman? = 152 days

When should I sow The Dutchman?

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

The Dutchman folklore & trivia

This old family heirloom was nearly extinct until resurrected by Gleckers Seedman in 1958.

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