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Tomato 'Early Swedish'

Solanum lycopersicum

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'Early Swedish' is a Tomato variety in the Solanum genus with a scientific name of Solanum lycopersicum. 'Early Swedish' is considered a OP (open polliated) cultivar.

Early tomato that produces well in almost any conditions (dry, wet, cool, or warm) and has a good flavour. Potato-leaved variety. Red globular 2-3" fruit.

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

United States is believed to be where Early Swedish originates from.

Early Swedish 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 'Early Swedish' have been kindly provided by our members.

How to grow Tomato 'Early Swedish'

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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 Early Swedish 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 Early Swedish are Zone 3 and Zone 14. Ideally plant in loamy soil and try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 5.5 and 7.5 as Early Swedish likes to be in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Early Swedish from seed

Sow 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 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 Early Swedish about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Early Swedish

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

Harvesting Early Swedish

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

Tomato 'Early Swedish' information

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

How long does Early Swedish take to grow?

These estimates for how long Tomato 'Early Swedish' 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 Early Swedish to germinate? 11 days Average 11 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Early Swedish? + 42 days Average 42 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Early Swedish is ready for harvest / bloom? + 60 days Average 60 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Early Swedish? = 113 days

When should I sow Early Swedish?

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

Early Swedish folklore & trivia

Variety from the Washington State University, USA.

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