Tomato 'Orange wellington'

Solanum lycopersicum

How to grow Tomato 'Orange wellington'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Orange wellington is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. Orange wellington needs a loamy soil with a ph of 5.5 to 7.5 (weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Orange wellington 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). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 12°C / 54°F.

Transplanting Orange wellington

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

Orange wellington is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Orange wellington