Tomato 'Apollo improved'

Solanum lycopersicum

How to grow Tomato 'Apollo improved'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Apollo improved 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. Apollo improved requires a loamy soil with a ph of 5.0 - 6.0 - it grows best in moderately acidic soil to weakly acidic soil.

Growing Apollo improved from seed

Seeds are sterile or will not come true to plant.

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 Apollo improved about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Apollo improved

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

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

Harvesting Apollo improved

Expect harvests to start to occur in mid summer.

Other Names for Tomato 'Apollo improved'

Apollo improved f1