First in the field
Variety
Approved Data
created by Rita R. at 20.04.2023
Color
red
Taste
aromatic
Resistances
cold tolerant
Place fix
Growth habit
growth habit: half-high
growth habit: bushy
growth habit: shrubby
Location
planting: outdoor
Fruit shape
flat round
4 Years
Propagating
Planting
Harvest
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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.
Non hybrid
Not frost resistant
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.
Light requirement
Sunny
Water requirement
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy)
Nutrient requirement
High
Plant distance
65 cm
Row spacing
65 cm
Seeding depth
1 cm
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