Description
| Seeds | 25 seeds $1.99, 100 seeds $4.75 |
|---|
Chiapas (L.pimpinellifolium: Wild Red Current Tomato)
Heritage: Mexico
The original seed for this ancient variety was gathered in the Mexican state of Chiapas where, even today, greater than 50% of its inhabitants identify themselves as indigenous Mayan descendants.
Super large plants demonstrate their wild heritage by sprawling about with little regard for any constraint you may attempt to construct. Let them be. It will drive you mad otherwise. These beautiful botanical treasures reward your complacency by producing 100’s if not 1000’s of small fruits 1/2” (1cm) in diameter, in never ending clusters of 8-10. Skin is fiery red, with equally colourful flesh. Flavour is tangy, with a slight touch of sweetness. Needs space to grow, and a whole lot of baskets to harvest! Semi-Determinate. Matures in 60 days, or less! (750 seeds/g)
Semi-Determinate plants grow a size midway between the determinate and indeterminate varieties, producing some fruit throughout the season, with more of their crop appearing at the end. These varieties are hard to classify due to their inconsistent growth habits, and behaviour when it comes to fruit bearing.
Tips for Growing Tasty Tomatoes!
Tomatoes are heat loving plants that can adapt themselves to almost any growing zone providing there is ample sunshine and the season is long enough to allow the fruits to fully mature. Start seeds indoors in small pots 6 weeks before last frost date by planting them just below the surface of the soil. As the weather warms, harden-off the plants by setting them outside in the sun for a few hours each day. When the ground has fully warmed and the season has stabilized transplant to a sunny area of the garden. Remove all yellow leaves and any buds or flowers that have formed. This allows the plant to concentrate on developing a good deep root system in its new home. Plant deep burying the stem up to the first set of leaves. Plants should be at least 12-18” (30-45cm) apart to allow for ample circulation and room to grow. Most tomatoes do best when support is provided either by using poles, cages or trellising. The most suitable companion plants for tomatoes are; asparagus, chives, onions, parsley, marigolds and carrots. Do not plant near potatoes, corn, turnips, broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage. Tomatoes usually germinate within 5-7days (75-95ºF/24-35ºC).
