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Tomato 'Buckbee's new 50 day'

Solanum lycopersicum

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Buckbee's new 50 day is a variety of Tomato which is a member of the Solanum family. Its botanical name is Solanum lycopersicum 'Buckbee's new 50 day'. 'Buckbee's new 50 day' is considered a heirloom cultivar.

A very good early tomato. Excellent for climates with shorter growing seasons, this indeterminate tomato will produce until the first frost. Traditional old time tomato flavor. Produces round red 4-8 oz fruit. Regular leaf.

An annual, so it will last but a year in its native climate. Buckbee's new 50 day is known for growing to a height of approximately 1.20 metres (3.90 feet).

United States is believed to be where Buckbee's new 50 day originates from.

Buckbee's new 50 day Tomato is normally fairly low maintenance and 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 'Buckbee's new 50 day'

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Enjoys a full sun position in your garden and remember to water moderately. Buckbee's new 50 day is generally regarded as a tender plant, so it is really important to plant out well after your last frost date. Use USDA Hardiness Zone 3 - 14 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. Buckbee's new 50 day needs a loamy soil with a ph of 5.0 to 6.5 (moderately acidic soil to weakly acidic soil).

Growing Buckbee's new 50 day from seed

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 2.60 feet (80.0 cm) between Tomato plants. For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 12°C / 54°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Buckbee's new 50 day about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Buckbee's new 50 day

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

Buckbee's new 50 day is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Buckbee's new 50 day

This variety tends to mature and be ready for harvest in early summer.

Tomato 'Buckbee's new 50 day' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Buckbee's new 50 day exhibits. Annual Category The category for the Buckbee's new 50 day plant. Fruit
Hardiness Is Buckbee's new 50 day frost hardy? Tender Country of Origin Where does Buckbee's new 50 day come from? United States
Harvest Time When is Buckbee's new 50 day ready for harvest? Early Summer
Mature Height How tall does Buckbee's new 50 day grow? 1.20 metres / 3.90 feet Mature Spread How wide does Buckbee's new 50 day grow? 50.0 cm / 1.62 feet
USDA Zone Range What zones does Buckbee's new 50 day grow best in? Zone 3 - Zone 14 pH Range The level of acidity for Buckbee's new 50 day. 5.0 - 6.5
Soil What soil should I grow Buckbee's new 50 day in? Loam Sun How much sunlight does Buckbee's new 50 day need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Buckbee's new 50 day require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertiliser does Buckbee's new 50 day need? Medium
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Buckbee's new 50 day need in order to germinate? 12°C / 54°F to 32°C / 90°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Buckbee's new 50 day in? 13°C / 55°F to 35°C / 95°F
Sowing Depth How deep to plant Buckbee's new 50 day? 2.0 cm / 0.78 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Buckbee's new 50 day 80.0 cm / 2.60 feet
Edible? Is Buckbee's new 50 day edible? edible
Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Buckbee's new 50 day seedlings? 45.0 cm / 1.46 feet

How long does Buckbee's new 50 day take to grow?

These estimates for how long Tomato 'Buckbee's new 50 day' 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 Buckbee's new 50 day to germinate? 9 days Average 9 days | Min 9 days | Max 9 days (1)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Buckbee's new 50 day? + 42 days Average 42 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Buckbee's new 50 day is ready for harvest / bloom? + 131 days Average 131 days | Min 94 days | Max 167 days (27)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Buckbee's new 50 day? = 182 days

When should I sow Buckbee's new 50 day?

Folia's when to plant Tomato 'Buckbee's new 50 day' 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 'Buckbee's new 50 day' Reviews

16 Sep 2011

anelson's Buckbee's tomato was Reviewed day 199

The plant is large, healthy and productive, but not especially early despite the name. The fruit is very large and juicy, and richly “old time tomatoey” in flavor.

5 stars

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