Tomato 'Large barred boar'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Large barred boar is thought of as tender, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. Ideally plant in loamy soil and try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 5.5 and 7.5 as Large barred boar likes to be in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

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.

Plant to first leaves to promote strong roots.

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

Ripe fruit will be reddish brown with green stripes, pink flesh inside.

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