Tomato 'Chico III'

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

Start seeds indoors six weeks before last frost date.

Aim to sow 0.78 inches (2.0 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.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Chico III about 42 days before your last frost date.

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

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

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

Commercial heirloom. Developed by Paul Leeper in Texas (the A&M Experiment Station in Weslaco), sometime between 1950 and 1987.¹ One of the most widely grown tomatoes in the world.¹

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¹ Paul Leeper Obituary