Speckled Roman Tomato AB plants
Plants of this variety produce elongated, pointed red and orange fruits, 10 cm long. Suitable for drying. The flesh is dense and highly appreciated.
How to grow the Mid-Season Speckled Roman Tomato?
Plants can be transferred to the open ground after the last frosts, from mid-May onwards.
Growing tips for Bigarrée Mid-Season Speckled Roman Tomatoes
Fertile, well-drained, sunny soil is ideal for transplanting, leaving a distance of 50 cm on all sides. Copious watering is essential when setting out.
To allow tomatoes to get used to outdoor conditions, we recommend taking them outside for 4 to 7 days before planting them in the garden or in a pot.
For more information, see our guide to transplanting tomato plants.
How to avoid tomato diseases?
To limit the risk of fungal diseases such as mildew, it is advisable not to water heavily and to avoid wetting the leaves and flowers. You can keep the soil moist by mulching the tomatoes.
Solanaceous plants need warmth and light to produce. In cold areas, we recommend growing them under cover and watering them regularly, depending on the nature of the soil.
When and how to harvest Speckled Roman Tomatoes?
This mid-season variety is harvested from June to October. Pick the fruit with a spinet when ripe.
What companion plants should I choose for the Bigarrée Mi-Saison Speckled Roman tomato?
The Tomate Bigarrée Mi-Saison Speckled Roman will do well with :
- Cabbage ;
- Lettuces ;
- Cucumbers ;
- Tagetes ;
- Basil.
And stay away from :
- potatoes ;
- eggplants.
Shipping and delivery of Mid-Season Speckled Roman Tomato plants
- Orders are dispatched Monday to Thursday.
- Shipment to France only.
- Shipping cartons designed for optimum protection of plants.
- Free shipping does not apply to plants.