Tomato 'Peg's round orange'

Solanum lycopersicum

How to grow Tomato 'Peg's round orange'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Peg's round orange is generally regarded as a tender plant, so it is really important to plant out well after your last frost date. Peg's round orange needs a loamy soil with a ph of 5.5 to 7.5 (weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Peg's round orange from seed

Start seeds indoors six weeks before last frost date.

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) between Tomato plants. For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 12°C / 54°F.

Transplanting Peg's round orange

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

Peg's round orange is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Peg's round orange

This variety tends to mature and be ready for harvest in late summer.

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