Description
Seminis Ayushman Tomato, a high-performance hybrid engineered for success. Boost your harvest and tantalize your taste buds.
Benefits:
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High yield: Produces up to 3500 fruits per acre, perfect for home gardeners and commercial growers alike.
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Large, uniform fruit: Globe-shaped tomatoes weighing up to 120 grams each, ideal for slicing or salads.
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Deep red color: Attractive and marketable, making them a delight for both home enjoyment and market sales.
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Firm and juicy texture: Excellent for fresh eating, sandwiches, and salads, thanks to their robust texture and high-water content.
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Sweet and delicious flavor: A true tomato-lover's delight, offering a classic, balanced sweetness.
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Disease resistance: Resists major tomato diseases like Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, and early blight for a hassle-free growing experience.
Key Features:
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High yields: Plants can produce up to 3500 fruits per acre.
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Large fruit: Tomatoes can weigh up to 120 grams each.
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Globe-shaped fruit: Uniform in size and shape.
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Deep red color: Attractive and marketable.
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Firm and juicy: Excellent for eating fresh or for use in salads and sandwiches.
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Sweet and delicious flavor: A favorite among tomato lovers.
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Disease resistant: Resistant to a wide range of diseases, including Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, and early blight.
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Heat tolerant: Performs well in hot and humid climates.
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Long shelf life: Can be stored for up to two weeks after harvest.
Land Preparation:
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Tomatoes need well-drained, fertile soil with a neutral pH (6.5-7.5).
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Test your soil and adjust pH with lime or sulfur if needed.
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Add organic matter like compost for better fertility and drainage.
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Deep till (10-12 inches) to loosen the soil for root growth, use a rototiller or spade.
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Create furrows 1-2 inches deep, spaced 2-4 feet apart for row planting.
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Water the area thoroughly a few days before planting.
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Lightly rake the soil surface for a smooth planting bed.
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Add balanced fertilizer as per package instructions.
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Use black plastic mulch to warm the soil and suppress weeds.
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For raised beds, ensure they are at least 12 inches deep with a well-draining soil mix.
Sowing
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Fill your seedling trays or pots with excellent quality seedling compost.
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Aim for spacing of Seminis Ayushman Tomato Seeds are about 2-3 cm (about 1.18 in) apart & lightly cover the seeds with a thin layer of compost. This should be about 0.5 cm (about 0.2 in) thick.
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Cover the Seminis Ayushman Tomato Tomato seedlings with transparent plastic wrap or a humidity dome to maintain moisture.
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When the Seminis Ayushman Tomato Tomato seedlings have emerged and developed their first true leaves, it is time to thin them out. This means removing weaker seedlings to give the stronger ones more space to grow. Use scissors to snip off the weaker seedlings at the base.
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Continue to care for your tomato seedlings until they are ready to be transplanted outdoors. This will be around 6-8 weeks (about 2 months) after sowing, depending on the variety and your climate.
Transplanting:
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Dig planting holes: Dig holes slightly deeper and wider than the containers your seedlings are currently in. Space the holes according to the recommended spacing for Seminis Ayushman Tomato Tomato Seeds variety, usually 18-24 inches apart.
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Removing seedlings: Gently remove the seedlings from their containers. Use a spoon or trowel to loosen the soil around the roots if necessary.
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Planting: Carefully place each seedling in a prepared hole, burying it slightly deeper than it was in its container. This encourages strong root development.
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Watering: Water each seedling deeply immediately after planting. Continue to water regularly, especially during dry periods.
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Mulching: Apply a layer of organic mulch, such as straw or wood chips, around the base of your plants. This helps retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature.
Varieties:
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Determinate tomatoes: These compact plants typically grow 3-5 feet tall and can be spaced closer together than indeterminate varieties. Aim for 2-3 feet apart within rows and 3-4 feet between rows.
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Indeterminate tomatoes: These vining plants can grow 6-12 feet tall and require more space to sprawl. Space them 3-4 feet apart within rows and 4-5 feet between rows.
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Cherry tomatoes: These small-fruited plants can be planted closer together than larger-fruited tomatoes. Aim for 18-24 inches apart within rows and 3-4 feet between rows.
Harvesting:
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Ripeness: Harvest Seminis Ayushman Tomato Seeds when they are fully colored and slightly soft to the touch. Avoid picking green tomatoes, as they will not ripen properly.
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Timing: Harvest Seminis Ayushman Tomato Seeds in the cool morning hours to avoid sun damage.
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Methods: Use sharp pruning shears or a knife to remove the tomatoes from the vine. Leave a small stem attached to help prevent rot.
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Frequency: Pick tomatoes regularly to encourage further fruit production.
Storage:
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Light: Keep Seminis Ayushman Tomatoes out of direct sunlight, avoid storing them in the refrigerator.
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Store Seminis Ayushman Tomatoes at room temperature (60-70°F) for the best flavor.
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Duration: Ripe tomatoes can be stored at room temperature for 3-5 days. If you have a surplus, you can extend their shelf life by storing them in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Green tomatoes: If you have a late frost and your Tomato are still green, you can harvest them and ripen them indoors. Place them in a paper bag at room temperature out of direct sunlight. Check them regularly and remove any that are soft or rotten. Green tomatoes will typically ripen within 1-2 weeks.