Tomato 'Arkansas traveller'

Solanum lycopersicum

How to grow Tomato 'Arkansas traveller'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Arkansas traveller is thought of as tender, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. Planting Arkansas traveller in loamy soil with a ph of between 5.0 and 6.0 is ideal for as it does best in moderately acidic soil to weakly acidic soil.

Growing Arkansas traveller from seed

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 2.60 feet (80.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 12°C / 54°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplanting Arkansas traveller

Transplant out when around 15cm (6 inches) high. Plant as deep as first true leaves to increase root growth.

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

Harvesting Arkansas traveller

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

Tomato Arkansas traveller Etymology

Adapted to the heat of growing season in Arkansas, USA

Arkansas traveller folklore & trivia

An heirloom from the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas.

Other Names for Tomato 'Arkansas traveller'

Arkansas Traveler