{"product_id":"tomato-honey-bee-lycopersicon-esculentum","title":"Tomato Honey Bee - Lycopersicon esculentum","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTomato Honey Bee -\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLycopersicon esculentum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTomato Honey Bee produces abundant clusters of sweet, golden yellow cherry sized tomatoes. The fruits have a deliciously sweet flavour and are excellent eaten fresh in salads, wraps or straight from the plant as a snack. The semi determinate plants have a compact growth habit but benefit from staking or other support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePacket Quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpring and Summer. In warmer areas, tomatoes can also be grown into Autumn where conditions remain warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull sun. Choose a warm, sheltered position with plenty of sunlight and good air circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRich, fertile and well drained soil. Prepare the soil with plenty of compost or well rotted manure before planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e50 cm between plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10 to 14 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 14 to 16 weeks from sowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seeds into seed raising trays or small pots filled with quality seed raising mix. Firm the mix gently around the seeds and keep consistently moist until germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce seedlings are large enough to handle, gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions before transplanting into their final position. Tomatoes perform best when planted into warm soil after the risk of frost has passed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep plants well watered throughout the growing season, particularly during flowering and fruit development. Water deeply and consistently around the base of the plant, avoiding frequent wetting of the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a sturdy stake or support as the plants develop. Although Honey Bee is semi determinate, the weight of the fruit clusters can cause branches to bend or break without support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed regularly once the first fruit truss has formed. A fertiliser formulated for tomatoes can help support continued flowering and fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinch out unwanted side shoots as the plant develops and tie the main stems to their supports regularly. Harvest tomatoes when they have developed their full golden colour and are fully ripe for the sweetest flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegular harvesting encourages the plant to continue producing new fruit throughout the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHOP SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54049326465338,"sku":null,"price":7.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/3245\/7530\/files\/tomato-honey-bee-lycopersicon-esculentum-4868807.png?v=1789259287","url":"https:\/\/www.shopseeds.com.au\/products\/tomato-honey-bee-lycopersicon-esculentum","provider":"SHOP SEEDS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}