(Lycopersicon esculentum) We were on the hunt for a good round orange cherry to replace the ever-popular hybrid “Sungold” in our cherry color mix. Sweet Orange II fits the bill with vigorous vines and tons of bright orange medium-sized round fruit. Its flavor is very sweet, fruity, and delicious. More of a garden variety to eat out of hand than a commercial shipper, it has a tendency to start to desiccate just a couple days after harvest. With its fine eating, bountiful trusses, and long harvest period, we’re fine with that… just means we eat ’em quick! Developed by Tim Peters. Indeterminate. 75 days. UO
Packet: 30-35 seeds
Product Code:TOM-SO-pkt
Availability:In stock
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Transplant out after danger offrost (45+F nighttime temps).
Note: Don't start too early or plants will be leggy and root-bound! Tomatoes do well in clay to loam soils.
PLANTING DEPTH:
1/8-1/4"
SPACING:
18-30" spacing in rows 5' apart.
EMERGENCE:
5-10 days @ soil temp 70-85F
LIGHT:
Full sun
FERTILITY:
Medium-Heavy. Prefers well-drained, well-balanced fertile soil with a pH between 6.0-7.0. Note that excess Nitrogen will encourage foliage, not fruit! Low calcium and irregular watering will result in blossom end rot.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
Row cover may be used for extra warmth and possible earlier fruit set.
Irregular watering can result in blossom end rot. Even watering and supplemental calcium can help prevent this.
Plant deeply to encourage healthy root structure.
Indeterminate varieties may benefit from pruning suckers to encourage air flow, plant health, and energy towards plant top and fruit.
Determinate varieties do not need pruning.
Trellis Indeterminate varieties! We really like the Florida weave.
