Dr, Wyche's Yellow tomato is a heirloom that was given to Seed Savers Exchange by the late Dr. John Wyche, The story goes that he used to own Carson & Barnes Circus and used to fertilize his terraced gardens with the elephant manure and tiger waste in a bid to keep out deer and rabbits. The Dr. Wyche's yellow tomato variety produces large meaty golden yellow tomatoes of up to 1 pound with a rich flavor. This is one of the best heirloom tomatoes. Indeterminate variety that will need support.
Scientific Name: solanum lycopersicum
Plant Life Cycle: annual
Optimal Germination Temperature: 21-29°C
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.
