Orange Cherry Tomato 'Figiel' (Solanum lycopersicum) organic seeds
- Early-Ripening, Orange Bush Tomato with a Sweet Flavour – Ideal for Outdoor Beds, Containers & Balconies
- Contents: Approx. 10 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
€2.59
Description
Proven Polish Variety with Vibrant Fruits
The Tomato ‘Figiel’ is a traditional, compact bush tomato from Poland, notable for its bright orange, round fruits. Weighing around 20–30?g, they are perfect for snacking, salads or cooking. Their mild, sweet flavour makes them especially popular with children.
The plants grow to around 100?cm in height and are low-maintenance, as they do not require pruning or pinching out. ‘Figiel’ is robust and resistant to weather and common diseases, making it an excellent choice for outdoor cultivation, greenhouse growing or container planting on balconies and patios.
Plant profile
| Lifecycle | Annual |
|---|---|
| Species | Solanaceae |
| Characteristics | Needs darkness to germinate, Not winter-hardy |
| Growth habit type | Indeterminate / climbing type |
| Flower colour | Yellow |
| Flowering months | August, July, June, September |
| Main harvest | August, July, October, September |
| Fruit colour | Gelb, Orange |
| Fruit form | glatt, rund |
| Root system | Heart roots |
| Winter hardiness zones | 11 (4 bis 10 °C) |
Growing instructions
| Sowing depth | 0.5 cm |
|---|---|
| Germination temperature | 22-28°C |
| Germination time | 5-10 days |
| Climate | Subtropical, Temperate |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Water requirement | High |
| Planting distance | 50 cm |
| Row spacing | 80 cm |
| Good companion plants | Basil, Celeriac, Knoblauch, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Marigold, Nasturtium, New Zealand Spinach, Parsley, Radish, Spinach, Winter Radish |
| Bad companion plants | Cucumber, Fennel, Peas, Potatoes, Sweet Pepper |
Sowing and care
Sowing and Care of Solanum lycopersicum
- Plant type: Annual bush tomato, open-pollinated
- Sowing: Start indoors from February to April
- Germination temperature: 20–25?°C; germination takes 7–14 days
- Planting out: From mid-May after the last frosts
- Position: Sunny location; nutrient-rich, well-drained soil
- Care: Water regularly, avoid waterlogging; no pruning or pinching out required
- Harvest: From July to October; regular harvesting encourages further fruiting
With its early ripening, vibrant fruit display and pleasantly sweet flavour, the Tomato ‘Figiel’ is an excellent choice for home gardeners seeking a reliable, productive and easy-to-grow variety.
Other names
Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum, S. esculentum, Lycopersicon esculentum, L. lycopersicum
German: Paradeiser, Paradeisapfel, Paradiesapfel, Goldapfel, Liebesapfel, Tomate
English: Tomato
French: Tomate
Italian: Pomodoro
Spanish: Tomate, Tomatera, Jitomate
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