Yellow Bush Tomato Banana Legs (Solanum lycopersicum) seeds

Yellow Bush Tomato 'Banana Legs' (Solanum lycopersicum) seeds

Leuchtend gelbe, längliche Früchte mit mildem Aroma – pflegeleichte Buschtomate mit auffälligem Wuchs und frühem Ertrag.
Contents: Approx. 10 seeds
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly

18,60 kr.

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SKU: LYC40

GTIN: 4251420521132

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A Yellow Classic for Tomato Enthusiasts Looking for Something Special

'Banana Legs' is a striking and productive bush tomato with elongated, oval, bright yellow fruits. Introduced in the 1980s by tomato breeder John Swenson in the USA, it has since gained popularity among tomato lovers around the world. The name refers to the shape and colour of the fruits – their cylindrical form and subtle longitudinal striping resemble small bananas.

The fruits are around 8 to 10 cm long, with a meaty texture, few seeds, and a mild, slightly fruity flavour with low acidity. This makes 'Banana Legs' particularly well-suited for yellow tomato sauces, pickling, or fresh summer salads. Although a bush (determinate) tomato, this variety grows unusually tall – up to 100–120 cm – yet remains compact and sturdy. It branches naturally, does not require side-shoot pruning, and is ideal for containers, raised beds, or open ground. Its early ripening and resilient nature make it especially appealing to balcony gardeners and beginners alike.

Plant description

Species:	Solanaceae
Root system:	Heart roots
Flower colour:	Yellow
Fruit colour:	Gelb
Fruit form:	länglich glatt
Growth habit type:	determinate / bush type
Characteristics:	Not winter-hardy Needs darkness to germinate
Climate:	Temperate Subtropical
Lifecycle:	Annual
Flowering months:	June July August September
Winter hardiness zones:	11 (4 bis 10 °C)

Growing advice

Sowing depth:	0.5 cm
Planting distance:	50 cm
Bad companion plants:	Peas Fennel Cucumber Potatoes Sweet Pepper
Good companion plants:	Lettuce Spinach Nasturtium Knoblauch Headed cabbage Kohlrabi New Zealand Spinach Parsley Radish Winter Radish Marigold Basil Celeriac
Row spacing:	80 cm
Sunlight:	Full sun
Germination time:	5-10 days
Water requirement:	High
Germination temperature:	22-28°C

Sowing and Care of the 'Banana Legs' Variety

Sowing begins indoors from March for early propagation. Seeds should be sown 0.5 to 1 cm deep in seed compost and will germinate within 7 to 14 days at a consistent temperature of 20 to 24 °C. After pricking out, the young plants should be grown on in a bright, warm location and can be planted outdoors or into large containers from mid-May, once the risk of frost has passed. 'Banana Legs' prefers a sunny, sheltered site with fertile, well-drained soil. As a bush tomato with a naturally branching habit, it does not require pinching out or side-shoot pruning. Regular watering and occasional feeding will encourage a high yield. Harvesting usually begins from July and continues over several weeks – ideal for fresh use or preserving.

Other names

Botanical name:	Solanum lycopersicum, S. esculentum, Lycopersicon esculentum, L. lycopersicum
German names:	Paradeiser, Paradeisapfel, Paradiesapfel, Goldapfel, Liebesapfel, Tomate
French names:	Tomate
English names:	Tomato
Spanish names:	Tomate, Tomatera, Jitomate
Italian names:	Pomodoro

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