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Thorburn's Terra Cotta Tomato

No scientific name recorded
Also known as Thorburn's Terra-cotta (en)

A variety of tomato

The tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is a red, edible berry from the nightshade family native to western South America. Widely used as a savory vegetable in cooking, it was domesticated in Mesoamerica and brought to Europe by Spanish explorers during the 16th century.

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Thorburn's terra-cotta tomato facts

Lifespan

Annual living and reproducing in a single year or less

Growing Thorburn's terra-cotta tomatoes

  1. Sow seeds indoors 6 weeks before planting out
  2. Harden off the seedlings 1 week before planting out
  3. Stake or cage the plants 1 week after planting out
  4. Water deeply 2 weeks after planting out every week
  5. Pinch out side shoots 3 weeks after planting out every 2 weeks
  6. Feed with tomato fertiliser 6 weeks after planting out every 2 weeks
  7. Check for first ripe fruit 1 week before first harvest
  8. Pull out finished plants 4 weeks after first harvest

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