Tomato 'Sicilian rosso togetta'

Solanum lycopersicum

How to grow Tomato 'Sicilian rosso togetta'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Sicilian rosso togetta is thought of as tender, so it is really important to plant out well after your last frost date. Planting Sicilian rosso togetta 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 Sicilian rosso togetta 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. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 12°C / 54°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Sicilian rosso togetta

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

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

Harvesting Sicilian rosso togetta