Tomato - Potentate

NZH. It is a hard to call to make, but this tomato has been in NZ for so long it qualifies as a NZ heirloom, even though it originated in England. A very dependable medium sized round red tomato similar to Russian Red. Does well outdoors or in a greenhouse and has been used commercially in greenhouse production as well as rootstock for grafting other varieties onto as it is quite hardy and resistant to nematode pressure.  A good early producer often flowering and setting fruit before other tomatoes. Has a sweet mild flavour with high yields. Inderterminate.

Sow in August into trays in a glasshouse. Keep soil temp at 18-20°C for ideal germination. Prick out when true leaves appear to 4cm diagonal spacing. Pot on to small pots to further develop roots. Transplant after last frost to 40cm diagonal spacing into fertile ground in direct sun. Stake and de-lateral as needed.

15 seeds.