Mexikanische Honigtomate

Season Overview

Description

'Mexican Honey Tomato' (or 'Miel du Mexique') is an early variety that ripens as early as 50 to 60 days after pollination. The vigorous, normal-leaved plants grow over 2 feet tall. They tolerate several shoots without any problems. Masses of small sweet cherry tomatoes hang from long and ever-branching fruiting clusters. The spherical, bright red fruits grow to 2 to 4 cm in size, weigh up to 30 g and have a sugary, fruity taste. The juicy flesh is surrounded by a soft, very thin skin that is somewhat bursting. 'Mexican Honey Tomato' has a very high yield, which can be increased by growing it on multiple shoots. However, it also needs plenty of space

Growing tips

Can be grown on multiple shoots. General: Tomatoes require a lot of light, heat, water and nutrients. They are grown from seed from March onwards on the windowsill. The seedlings should be planted deep, up to the first leaf base, so that the root system is enlarged by additional lateral roots. Unlike most other crops, tomatoes should always be planted in the same place. The plants also need wooden/corrugated wire rods or a trellis to which you tie them regularly. This is the only way they can support the weight of the fruit. You should regularly break out the side shoots that form in the leaf axils. This is because they do not bear fruit and take away the plant's energy to concentrate on producing lots of fruit. Under-sowing with low-growing plants is a good option.

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Moist

Soil

Light (sandy)

Nutrient requirement

High

Plant distance

60 cm

Row spacing

80 cm

Seeding depth

1 cm