Description
| Seeds | 25 seeds $2.25, 100 seeds $4.95 |
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Superfantastic (Red Slicing/Beefsteak Tomato)
Heritage: Unknown
The variety called “Super Fantastic” is usually identified as an F1 Hybrid. It is considered to be an improved version of the hybrid “Fantastic”.
Our Story: In 2004 we thought we’d try it and planted some seed from a package of “Super Fantastic”. The seed became “super” beautiful plants, that produced “fantastic” fruit, and has continued to do so from our annually saved seed for the past 20 years. It never disappoints! We have called our version “Superfantastic” because it is for sure an OPEN-POLLINATED variety.
Plants grow to 2’ (60cm) producing large attractive uniform fruit 2-3” (5-7.5cm) in diameter. Skin is bright red, packed with firm, smooth flesh. It’s got that old-fashioned tomato taste, super juicy, and fantastically flavourful. Described by some as the “all-round perfect tomato”! Semi-Determinate. Matures in 70-80 days. (310 seeds/g)
Largest Superfantastic Tomato we grew: 9.8oz = just over 1/2 lb = 280g
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).
