Tomato Caramel — фото

    Tomato Caramel

    Solanum lycopersicum 'Caramel'

    Mid-season variety with round sweet tomatoes weighing 150-200 g. Fruits have a vivid orange color with caramel flavor and high sugar content. Indeterminate plant requiring staking and pruning of suckers.

    Stages of growth

    0-45
    45-65
    65-85
    85-150
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    Planting calendar

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    Seedling
    Mar - Apr
    Planting in the ground
    Mar - May
    Harvest
    Jul - Oct

    How to care

    Watering

    Keep soil moisture, avoid overwatering. Water once every 2-3 days

    💡Tips
    • Use light, loose seed-starting mix
    • Provide seedlings with 12-14 hours of light per day
    • Maintain temperature 20-25°C
    • Avoid crowding, ensure good air circulation

    Difficulty growing

    Average
    Overall Difficulty

    Requires basic knowledge and regular care.

    Easy
    Average
    Difficult

    Growing conditions

    Frost resistance zone
    3-12
    Temperature range
    20° — 30°
    Lighting
    Full sun
    Also suitable: 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day

    Nice neighbors.

    Unwanted Neighbors

    Soil preparation

    pH
    Soil acidity
    6.0-7.0
    Soil type
    loam, sandy loam, chernozem

    Planting parameters

    📏Distance between plants
    50-70 cm between plants
    ⬇️Planting depth
    5-10 cm (seed sowing depth)
    🌱Planting methods
    seeds for seedlings

    💡Preparation Tips

    • Dig the bed to a depth of 25-30 cm
    • Add compost or humus (5-10 kg per m²)
    • If necessary, adjust pH with lime or peat

    Frequently asked questions(6)

    Sow seeds for seedlings in March-April. Transplant seedlings to open ground in May after last frost when soil warms to 15-18°C.

    The variety requires full sun (6-8 hours daily), fertile soil with pH 6.0-7.0, regular watering and wind protection. Optimal temperature 20-28°C.

    This is an indeterminate variety requiring staking and regular sucker removal. Remove side shoots below the first flowering cluster to increase yield and fruit quality.

    During vegetative stage use balanced fertilizers (NPK 10-10-10). During flowering and fruiting switch to phosphate-potassium fertilizers (NPK 5-10-10) for better fruit flavor.

    Harvest begins in July-August and continues until September-October. Pick fruits at full orange color for maximum sweet flavor.

    Perform preventive treatments against late blight and other fungal diseases. Ensure good air circulation, avoid wetting foliage, remove infected leaves and fruits.

    Benefits and nutrition

    Benefit information coming soon

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