Tomato 'Perestroika'

Solanum lycopersicum

How to grow Tomato 'Perestroika'

Keep in mind when planting that Perestroika is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside.

Growing Perestroika from seed

Start seeds indoors six weeks before last frost date.

Transplanting Perestroika

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

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

Harvesting Perestroika

Tomato Perestroika Etymology

Perestroika is a Russian word, literally meaning “restructuring” that was used to denote economic reforms in the Soviet Union.

Perestroika folklore & trivia

Variety is of Russian origin.