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Tomato 'Tommy toe'

Solanum lycopersicum

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Tommy toe is a popular variety of Tomato, which belongs to the Solanum genus (Solanum lycopersicum 'Tommy toe'). 'Tommy toe' is considered a heirloom cultivar.

From SSE:

Extremely vigorous plant yields hundreds of 1" apricot-sized red fruits, produces over an extended season. Superb flavour. Won an Australian taste test with 100 other varieties. Does not produce well in really hot regions (flowers will drop before setting fruit). Regular leaf.

An annual, so it will last but a year in its native climate. Tommy toe is known for growing to a height of approximately 1.20 metres (3.90 feet).

Australia is believed to be where Tommy toe originates from.

Tommy toe 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 'Tommy toe'

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Enjoys a full sun position in your garden and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Tommy toe 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. Ensure your soil is loamy and has a ph of between 5.0 and 6.0 as Tomato is a moderately acidic soil to weakly acidic soil loving plant.

Growing Tommy toe 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 Tommy toe about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Tommy toe

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

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

Harvesting Tommy toe

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

Tomato 'Tommy toe' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Tommy toe exhibits. Annual Category The category for the Tommy toe plant. Fruit
Hardiness Is Tommy toe frost hardy? Tender Country of Origin Where does Tommy toe come from? Australia
Harvest Time When is Tommy toe ready for harvest? Mid Summer
Mature Height How tall does Tommy toe grow? 1.20 metres / 3.90 feet Mature Spread How wide does Tommy toe grow? 50.0 cm / 1.62 feet
USDA Zone Range What zones does Tommy toe grow best in? Zone 3 - Zone 14 pH Range The level of acidity for Tommy toe. 5.0 - 6.0
Sun How much sunlight does Tommy toe need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Tommy toe require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertiliser does Tommy toe need? Medium
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Tommy toe need in order to germinate? 12°C / 54°F to 32°C / 90°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Tommy toe in? 13°C / 55°F to 35°C / 95°F
Sowing Depth How deep to plant Tommy toe? 2.0 cm / 0.78 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Tommy toe 80.0 cm / 2.60 feet
Edible? Is Tommy toe edible? edible
Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Tommy toe seedlings? 45.0 cm / 1.46 feet

How long does Tommy toe take to grow?

These estimates for how long Tomato 'Tommy toe' 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 Tommy toe to germinate? 8 days Average 8 days | Min 4 days | Max 15 days (7)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Tommy toe? + 32 days Average 32 days | Min 32 days | Max 32 days (1)
Days to Maturity How long until Tommy toe is ready for harvest / bloom? + 83 days Average 83 days | Min 69 days | Max 96 days (4)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Tommy toe? = 123 days

When should I sow Tommy toe?

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

Tommy toe folklore & trivia

An Australian heirloom tomato. Some seed companies report this incorrectly as being from the Ozark’s of the U.S.A.

Other Names for Tomato 'Tommy toe'

Tommy toe red

Latest Tomato 'Tommy toe' Reviews

11 Nov 2011

seeingreen's Tomato 'Tommy Toe' was Reviewed day 238

These were late fruiting so late ripening too. Hard to keep plant under control in containers, has a large root. Would suit open ground planting better. Will not be growing next year.

3 stars

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