Mexikanische Honigtomate

Cultivation Break

Season Overview

Description

'Mexican Honey Tomato' (or 'Miel du Mexique') is an early variety that ripens as early as 50 to 60 days after pollination. The vigorous, normal-leaved plants grow over 2 feet (60 cm) tall. They tolerate several shoots without any problems. Masses of small sweet cherry tomatoes hang from long and ever-branching fruiting clusters. The spherical, bright red fruits grow to 2 to 4 cm/0.8-1.6 in in size, weigh up to 30 g and have a sugary, fruity taste. The juicy flesh is surrounded by a soft, very thin skin that is somewhat bursting. 'Mexican Honey Tomato' has a very high yield, which can be increased by growing it on multiple shoots. However, it also needs plenty of space

Growing tips

Can be grown in multiple shoots. General: Tomatoes have high light, heat, water and nutrient requirements. Grow from seed starting in March on the windowsill. You should plant the seedlings deep, until the first leaf emergence, so the root system is increased by additional lateral roots. Unlike most other crops, you should always plant tomatoes in the same spot. Also, the plants need wooden/corrugated wire stakes or a trellis that you tie them to regularly. This is the only way they can support the weight of the fruit. The side shoots that form in the leaf axils should be broken off regularly. This is because they do not bear fruit and take away the energy of the plant to concentrate on the formation of many fruits. Undersowing with low-growing plants is well possible.

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Moist

Soil

Light (sandy)

Nutrient requirement

High

Plant distance

60 cm

Row spacing

80 cm

Seeding depth

1 cm