Tomato 'Hawaiian tropic'

Solanum lycopersicum

How to grow Tomato 'Hawaiian tropic'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Hawaiian tropic is thought of as tender, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. Planting Hawaiian tropic 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 Hawaiian tropic from seed

Start seeds indoors six weeks before last frost date. Seed saved from this hybrid variety is not likely to grow true to the parent plant.

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 Hawaiian tropic

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

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

Harvesting Hawaiian tropic