Scarlet Pumpkin Tomato - 50 seeds AB - La ferme Sainte Marthe

Scarlet pumpkin tomato: a late variety with large, yellow-red fruits

The scarlet pumpkin tomato is a late variety that produces large fruits weighing around 450 grams. Their dense, tangy and very fragrant flesh makes them a delight to eat, especially as a stuffed tomato. The bicolored yellow and red fruits are a real curiosity in your kitchen garden, offering a unique taste experience.

Sowing and growing the scarlet pumpkin tomato

Sow from February to April in warm soil or in pots, in fine compost. Maintain a constant temperature of at least 20°C for good germination. Transplant when plants reach 12 to 15 cm, in rich, well-drained soil in a sunny spot.

Managing tomato plants

Pruning tomato plants is an optional practice. It aims to increase fruit size and earliness. However, it requires time and discernment. You can choose not to prune at all, to prune regularly or to adopt a two-strand pruning system.

Harvesting and pests

Scarlet pumpkin tomatoes can be harvested around 4 to 5 months after sowing. Be sure to keep an eye out for potential enemies such as mildew and apical necrosis, and take the necessary steps to prevent them, such as plant protection and regular watering.

Additional information:

Availability: Annual
Life cycle: annual
Packaging: Bag of 50 seeds
Label: Organic agriculture
Size: Large
Maturity: Late
Plant habit : Indeterminate
Soil: all types of soil
Germination temperature: 20 to 25°C
Sowing depth: equal to the size of the seed.
Seed emergence: 7 to 10 days
Sowing technique: packet sowing
Sowing container: bucket sowing