Spring is a fantastic time for planting a variety of fruits in Australia!
Spring is a fantastic time for planting a variety of fruits in Australia! Depending on your region, here are some great options:
Another unique indeterminate variety, producing medium-sized, dark mahogany red skin, dark chocolate flesh with a complexed well-balanced flavour. The fruits are traditionally meaty and rich, great for salads, sandwiches and drying. Sow in Spring to early Summer or after frost, be sure to plant in full sun and stake for support. Does well in both containers or garden beds, however susceptible to diseases.
One of the most popular open-pollinated indeterminate varieties, growing up to 2m tall with the help of stakes or a trellis. Produces smooth oblate fruit best picked with a hint of pink and ripened indoors for best results in flavour. This variety enjoys a warmer climate bringing it to a medium to late-season plant. Great for a beginner gardener, plant in full sun for best results.
Also known as grape tomatoes, the mini Roma is a hybrid bred from a cross between a Roma tomato and a cherry tomato. These determinate variety fruits are small, oval-shaped, sweet and bite-sized and go great in salads. Like most tomato varieties be sure to plant in full sun for best results.
An indeterminate variety small bush plant that produces high yields of thick-skinned, long and thin Roma tomatoes. They can be grown in small pots, do not need to be staked and have a high resistance to diseases. This plum tomato is ideal for cooking and making tomato paste.
This is an open-pollinated indeterminate variety that usually grows to around 2.5 metres with the right supports and full sun as this vining plant has good climbing capabilities. It has been regarded as the best tasting heirloom, they are a strong garden variety that grows in the mid to late season producing sweet and large cherry tomatoes. This plant does best in garden beds due to their maximum height.
There are many different varieties of yellow tomatoes including the little sugar yellow, yellow baby (aka the mini yellow pear) and lemon boy just to name a few. Typically they have a lower level of acidity which causes them to be milder than most other tomatoes. The typical yellow tomato is a mellow salad variation and can grow quite tall. They are quite vibrant with their bright yellow flesh which is a great feature if you are looking to add colour to your garden.
Spring is a fantastic time for planting a variety of fruits in Australia! Depending on your region, here are some great options:
With so many varieties of tomatoes available, you might be a bit confused about what type to grow in your
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