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Tomato - Celebrity Hybrid [Determinate] |
Tomatoes
fit into two major categories. Indeterminate or vine type. Tomatoes
need to be staked. The growth of indeterminate plants continue
after the fruit has set, right up to the onset of cold weather.
Determinate or bush type tomatoes provide earlier fruiting, but
typically less yeild than vines. The growth of determinate plants
stops at the onset of fruiting. Approximately 300 seeds/gram.
Hints:
Start tomatoes indoors in early April. Seeds require soil
temperatures of 20°C to 30°C to germinate. Be sure
to transfer to a cooler area before transplanting to harden off
and avoid transplant shock. After last frost, set out 45-50
cm [18-20"] apart, in rows 90 cm [36"] apart. For
stronger roots and more draught resistance, transplant deeply
or on an angle. Water, well and evenly, but do not keep soil
continuously wet as roots require oxygen from soil. Fertilize
regularly. Seed Centre recommends using large [25 litre+]
black plastic pots for northern gardeners. This gives warmer
soil temperatures and provides better control of soil conditions.
Celebrity Hybrid - 70 days - Bush. Celebrity
hybrid has yielded 85,710 marketable fruits/acre, the most of
any variety. The average fruit size was 9.2 oz. Celebrity is
a top choice for fresh market and home gardens. It won an All-American
award and has certainly been the tomato of the decade when it
comes to overall performance. Excellent flavour. |
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