Tomato 'Dr. Carolyn'

Solanum lycopersicum

How to grow Tomato 'Dr. Carolyn'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Dr. Carolyn is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. Dr. Carolyn needs a loamy soil with a ph of 5.0 to 6.0 (moderately acidic soil to weakly acidic soil).

Growing Dr. Carolyn from seed

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

Aim to sow 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 2.60 feet (80.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 12°C / 54°F.

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

Transplanting Dr. Carolyn

Transplant out when around 15cm (6 inches) high.

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

Dr. Carolyn is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Dr. Carolyn

Start seeds indoors six weeks before last frost date.

This variety tends to mature and be ready for harvest in mid summer.

Dr. Carolyn Patent Information

Non-patented (Baker Creek carries only non-patented seeds2)

Tomato Dr. Carolyn Etymology

Named for Dr. Carolyn Male who wrote the book “100 Heirloom Tomatoes”.1

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