Tomato 'Lucky Leprechaun'

Lucky Leprechaun likes a position of full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Lucky Leprechaun is thought of as tender, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. Planting Lucky Leprechaun 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 Lucky Leprechaun about 42 days before your last frost date.

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

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

By our calculations, you should look at planting out Lucky Leprechaun about 14 days after your last frost date.

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

Heirloom from Ireland, possibly dating back to the 1900’s.