Thai Pink Egg Tomato

TOMATO: THAI PINK EGG
(SOLANUM LYCOPERSICUM)

PLANT SIZE: BUSH
FRUIT SIZE: SMALL, MEDIUM
COLOUR: PINK, RED
CULINARY APPLICATIONS: FRESH

As the name would suggest, this variety, produces high yields of pink/red egg-shaped fruits. The flavour is sweet making it an absolute favourite in Thailand for the ultimate Thai salad experience.

WHEN TO PLANT
Cool Climate: AUG, SEP, OCT, NOV, (INSIDE) Plant out after risk of frost when soil temperature reaches 16ºC+.
Temperate: SEP-DEC Transplant or direct sow outside only when soil temperatures reach 16ºC+.
Sub – Tropical: (FROST FREE ZONES) MAR, APR, MAY, JUN, JUL, AUG, SEP,
(Can be grown year-round but risk of disease increases when sown in hotter months.)
Tropical: Late April to the beginning of July.

SOIL PREFERENCES
PH 5.8-7
Well-drained rich soil.

GROWING TIPS
Raise in seedling tray, sow 6mm deep and keep moist.
Remove bottom leaves when planting and plant deeply to promote strong growth.
Plant 1 metre apart.

DAYS TO HARVEST
70 Days

APPROX 20 SEEDS