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Tomato 'Red Siberian'

Solanum lycopersicum

'Red Siberian' is a Tomato variety in the Solanum genus with a scientific name of Solanum lycopersicum. 'Red Siberian' is considered a heirloom cultivar.

An excellent tomato for shorter/cooler growing seasons. Good producer of 4-6oz red slightly flattened juicy tomatoes. Regular-leafed plant.

A type of Fruit, it mainly grows as an Annual plant - which means it typically only grows best for a single growing season. Red Siberian is known for growing to a height of approximately 1.20 metres (3.90 feet).

Russia is believed to be where Red Siberian originates from.

Red Siberian 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 'Red Siberian'

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Red Siberian likes a position of full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Red Siberian 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. Use USDA Hardiness Zone 3 - 14 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. Ideally plant in loamy soil and try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 5.0 and 6.0 as Red Siberian likes to be in moderately acidic soil to weakly acidic soil.

Growing Red Siberian from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 2.60 feet (80.0 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 Red Siberian about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Red Siberian

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

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

Harvesting Red Siberian

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

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