Tomato 'Italian Goliath'

Solanum lycopersicum

How to grow Tomato 'Italian Goliath'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Italian Goliath is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Italian Goliath needs a loamy soil with a ph of 5.0 to 6.0 (moderately acidic soil to weakly acidic soil).

Growing Italian Goliath from seed

Start seeds indoors six weeks before last frost date.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 2.60 feet (80.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.78 inches (2.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 12°C / 54°F.

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

Transplanting Italian Goliath

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

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

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

Harvesting Italian Goliath

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