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Tomato – Arcadia | not NZ
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🍅 Tomato – Arcadia
(Solanum lycopersicum)
Reliable, productive, and full of classic flavour, Arcadia tomato is a well‑balanced variety grown for its consistent yields and smooth, attractive fruits. Producing medium to large red tomatoes with a firm texture and juicy flesh, it delivers a satisfying blend of sweetness and gentle acidity—ideal for everyday use.
Arcadia is valued for its strong growth and dependable performance, making it a great choice for home gardeners seeking steady harvests throughout the season. The fruits hold their shape well when sliced and are equally suited to salads, sandwiches, cooking, and sauces.
With its combination of flavour, productivity, and ease of growing, Arcadia is a versatile variety that performs well in both garden beds and larger containers.
🌿 Why You’ll Love It
- Reliable high‑yielding tomato variety
- Smooth, medium to large red fruits
- Balanced, classic tomato flavour
- Ideal for fresh eating and cooking
- Suitable for a wide range of growing conditions
🌱 Growing Tips
- Plant in full sun for best results
- Provide staking or support as plants grow
- Maintain consistent watering for even fruiting
- Harvest regularly to encourage continuous production
🌱 Plant Details
- Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum
- Plant type: Warm‑season fruiting plant
- Position: Full sun
- Growth habit: Vigorous and productive
- Harvest: Mid‑season
- Seed type: Open‑pollinated
Climate:
- Tropical: All Year Round
Temperate: Late Winter to Early Summer.
Cool climate: Spring
Sowing:
- Sow: Late winter–spring (start indoors)
- Depth: 5–6 mm
- Sun: Full sun
- Soil: Fertile, well‑drained
- Germination: 5–10 days
- Approx: 25 seeds
