Tomato '7718 VF'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that 7718 VF 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. Planting 7718 VF in loamy soil with a ph of between 5.0 and 6.0 is ideal for as it does best in moderately acidic soil to weakly acidic soil.

Seeds are sterile or will not come true to plant as it is a hybrid.

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 7718 VF about 42 days before your last frost date.

Plant to the first set of leaves to promote strong root growth.

As 7718 VF is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

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

Developed in 1977 by Petoseed.