Tomato 'Orange Queen'

Enrich soil with mature compost. Deep fertile soil with abundant phosphorus is essential for early yields. Water moderately, allowing soil surface to dry between waterings. Mulch to conserve soil moisture and control weeds ¹.

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Orange Queen 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 Orange Queen 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.

Sow indoors 5-7 weeks before transplanting. Keep evenly moist through germination ¹.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.25 inches (0.64 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 21°C / 70°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Orange Queen about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplant hardened-off seedlings, burying a good part of the stem, after last frost ¹.

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

1. Seeds of change Orange Queen Tomato package.