Tomato Big Rainbow

Description

This rare and astonishing tomato is a precious heirloom preserved by members of the American Seed Savers Exchange. It will please everyone who grows its huge, (up to 2lbs each), sweet-tasting tomatoes, which are incredibly striking when sliced thinly, as the bright yellow fruit has red neon streaking throughout! The large fruits hold onto their flavour for months after being picked and the sweet, low-acid slices make superb sandwiches. Finally, one of the American judges said this "they are the best tasting tomatoes I grew this year, but to get the super candy-sweet flavor, let them turn mostly red on the plant!" Cordon

Sowing Advice

Cover seeds only slightly. Do not allow the soil to dry out. Containers are held in warm conditions until sprouts appear, which may take 3-10 days. Move sprouting plantings immediately to bright light conditions, eg a window. Inadequate light is a frequent cause of failure of young seedlings. Around time of last frost, set seedlings into pots. Remove side-shoots and support the plant. Seeds are surface-sown or covered only slightly. Do not allow the soil to dry out. Containers are held in warm conditions until sprouts appear, which may take anywhere from 3-10 days. Move sprouting plantings immediately to bright light conditions, such as a south-facing window. Inadequate light is a frequent cause of failure of young seedlings. At about the time of last frost, set out seedlings into grow bags. Plants need staking and side-shoots removing.

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