Floradade Tomato

The Floradade Tomato is a non-hybrid, determinate, heirloom tomato with tasty, deep red globe firm fruit. Floradade is a disease-resistant variety that is very well suited to warm and humid climates while still producing high yields.

Difficulty: Easy

Soil: The soil must be loam or sandy.

Sowing: Spring / Summer

Germination: 7 – 14 days

Days to Maturity: 85 – 95 days

Position: Full Sun

Spacing: 30 x 150 cm

Sow Depth: 3 mm

Height: 1.5 – 2 m

Growing notes:

Tomatoes needs a long growing season, and is best to start indoors 6 weeks before the transplant date. Aim to transplant seedlings in Spring.

For best results, sow the tomato seeds 3 mm deep in a well- drained rich soil mixture. Seedlings can also be started in a germination mix. Or a mix of potting soil, compost, perlite and coco peat.

Keep the soil moist, but not soggy while germinating.

Harden seedlings off before transplanting. This helps the plants grow strong and acclimatize to outdoor conditions.

Tomatoes like warm soil temperatures. Wait at least a week or two after the last winter frost, once temperatures rise, before transplanting the seedling.

Put the seedlings in the ground and let soil reach just below the lowest leaves. Roots will form along the buried stems, establishing a strong root system.

Tomatoes need at least 7 hours of sunlight, so plant the the seedling in direct sunlight. Mulching is also beneficial to preserve moisture, and deter weeds. Tomatoes are heavy feeders. Be sure to add a well balanced fertiliser so that the plant has enough nutrients to grow strong and produce fruits.

Test the ripeness of tomatoes by pressing them gently; the flesh should yield slightly, then the tomatoes are ready to harvest. It is best to use scissors to avoid damaging the vines by cutting the tomatoes off.

Uses: 

You can use Floradade tomatoes to make pasta sauce and pastes or sliced and eaten fresh.

All tomatoes are a great source of vitamin C, potassium, folate, and vitamin K.