First in the field

Season Overview

Description

Info: The First in Field tomato is an old English variety that got its name because it is the first tomato in the field to have ripe fruit (fruit ripening only 40 days!). As the plant is not sensitive to cold, it is also well suited for outdoor cultivation in climatically unfavorable regions. The plants are robust and small and also thrive in pots or containers. They are high-yielding and produce red, round and aromatic tomatoes that are ideal for fresh consumption, e.g. for salads, but are also suitable for cooking. The fruits are burst-resistant and store well.

Growing tips

You can grow First in Field tomatoes indoors, in a greenhouse or outdoors. The optimum germination temperature is between 20 and 25°C and germination takes place after 8 - 14 days. You can speed up germination by soaking the seeds overnight in a damp cloth. You should only plant out the pre-grown plants after the last frost.

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Wet

Soil

Light (sandy)

Nutrient requirement

High

Seeding distance

65 cm

Row spacing

65 cm

Seeding depth

1 cm