A tomato gem
Dwarf Tomato Maura's Cardinal is another variety of the Dwarf Tomato Project. Dwarf Maura's cardinal is a medium-sized (4-8 oz) red round tomato with a well-balanced, delicious flavor. The potato leaf dwarf plants reach a height of about one meter by the end of the season and are known for their prolific fruit production. This variety was created by Patrina Nuske-small crossing two other dwarf varieties, Summertime Gold and Sleeping Lady, and was selected and named by Susan Oliverson. It is considered a midseason variety. Seeds grown and seed saved in Cork, Ireland. This variety has been pledged to the Open Source Seed Initiative (OSSI).
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Scientific Name: Solanum lycopersicum
Plant Life Cycle: annual
Optimal Germination Temperature: 24C-28C
Germination time in days: 7-14 days
Indicative Days to maturity: 80-120 days
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil requirement: Well drained and rich
Sowing and cultivation: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost.Sow seed in a propagator from March in warmth. Keep small plants in a sunny, frost-free environment until they can be planted in the greenhouse from late April or outdoors in late May. Leave 50 cm distance between plants.
