Tomato 'Orange Banana' (Solanum lycopersicum) organic seeds
- Old robust outdoor variety with orange, longish to egg-shaped fruits. Its taste is sweet, fruity, and tender.
- Contents: Approx. 10 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
Regular price:
€2.59
Product number: LYC12 GTIN: 4250601202808
Description
The tomato variety 'Orange Banana' has existed since approx. 1930. It is a Russian tomato with orange, oblong to ovoid fruits. These are about 5-7 cm long and reach a diameter of 2-3 cm. Their taste is sweet, fruity, tender and mild with a solid consistency.
Like many Russian varieties, 'Orange Banana' too is a very hardy species that is suitable for outdoor growing. The fruits are both very good for filling as well as for sauces and fresh consumption.
Like many Russian varieties, 'Orange Banana' too is a very hardy species that is suitable for outdoor growing. The fruits are both very good for filling as well as for sauces and fresh consumption.
Plant profile
| Lifecycle | Annual |
|---|---|
| Species | Solanaceae |
| Flower colour | Yellow |
| Flowering months | August, July, June, September |
| Main harvest | August, July, October, September |
| 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 |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Water requirement | High |
| Planting distance | 50 cm |
| Row spacing | 80 cm |
| Bad companion plants | Cucumber, Fennel, Peas, Potatoes, Sweet Pepper |
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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Orange Banana
Wir haben die Orange Banana im Freiland ungeschützt angebaut. Die Pflanzen superschön gewachsen mit sehr grossem Ertrag. Der Geschmack: süss, sehr aromatisch, saftig, ein Traum! Wir werden sie im Sortiment behalten.
