Tomato 'Jersey Giant'

Solanum lycopersicum

How to grow Tomato 'Jersey Giant'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Jersey Giant is thought of as tender, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. Planting Jersey Giant in loamy soil with a ph of between 5.5 and 7.5 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Jersey Giant from seed

Start seeds indoors six weeks before last frost date.

Aim to sow 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 0.78 inches (2.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 12°C / 54°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Jersey Giant

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

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

Harvesting Jersey Giant

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

Jersey Giant folklore & trivia

Said to come from the state of New Jersey, USA.