Description
Spotting a "Tigerella" Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) in a garden is like finding treasure in the wild. With its striking red base adorned by zesty orange stripes, this tomato not only looks appealing but packs a bite that's both tangy and sweet – a genuine tiger in taste but not in bite!
Start your "Tigerella" venture in Djilba (early spring) with a quality potting mix for those containers or a prime soil conditioner for garden beds, accompanied by a tomato-focused fertiliser. These beauties will eagerly ripen around 55-70 days post-planting. Ensure they stay well-hydrated, especially in Bunuru (late summer). Given their ambitious growth, a bit of staking might be in order – after all, even a tiger occasionally needs a leaning post.
| Botanical Name | Solanum lycopersicum |
| Common Name | Tomato |
| Cultivar | Tigerella |
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Classification |
Tomato |
| PBR Name | |
| Origin | Mexico, Central America, Southern America |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1.5 - 2 M |
| Width | 50 cm - 1 M |
| Light | Full sun |
| Soil | Rich, loamy, well-draining soil. |
| Water Requirement | Keep soil moist through growing season. Don't allow soil to completely dry out. Plants may need multiple waterings on really hot days. |
| Lifespan | Annual |
| Flower Colour | Yellow |
| Flower Time | Depending on the variety and when the plant is germinated, tomatos can flower any time of the year. Generally they will flower around 1 - 2 months after being planted. Fruit forms 20 - 60 days after flowering. |
| Toxicity | Tomato plants and unripe fruit contain solanine which is toxic to humans, cats, dogs and other animals. Don't allow anyone to ingest any part of the plant other than the ripe fruit. |
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