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Here is the Birdie Rouge Tomato, Solanum lycopersicum. This micro dwarf variety of tomato originates from the Netherlands. Th
Here is the Birdie Rouge Tomato, Solanum lycopersicum. This micro dwarf variety of tomato originates from the Netherlands. They can grow to 8 inches tall and very bush like. The plants are very sturdy and are self supporting. The tomatoes get to about 1/2 to 3/4 inches across and turn to a orange-red color when fully ripe. This variety is classified as a "determinate" type but we found that with regular pruning and good maintenance, the plants can live for a year or so in small pots! The fruits can be like a micro beefsteak or round in shape and are very tasty and sweet! Open pollinated, determinate Regular leaf early to mid season 40 days to a year or so.

Birdie Rouge Tomato

SKU: 7682-15
$2.99Price

  • Quantity

    15 seeds

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  • GERMINATION INFO

    Germination Info
    1) Prepare for planting. Sprout tomato seeds in small containers, preferably 4" or smaller. In-ground germination is not recommended. Use a standard potting mix that is well drained. Start seeds in containers approximately 8 weeks prior to the planned set-out date. Plants should ultimately be transplanted to the garden 1-2 weeks after the expected date of last frost.
    2) Plant seeds. Plant seeds 1/4" deep in the soil. Cover with soil and water carefully. Overwatering can cause fungal growth which leads to seed rot. Excess water can also bury seeds deep in the soil where they will not be able break the surface. Water when the soil surface just begins to dry. Multiple seeds can be planted in a single starter container, but should be thinned once seedlings appear so only a single plant remains. Seeds do not require light for germination but some light source should be provided for seedlings once they emerge from the soil.
    3) Germination. Soil should be kept consistently warm, from 70-85F. Cool soils, below about 60-65F, even just at night, will significantly delay or inhibit germination. Hot soils above 95F will also inhibit germination.
    4) Care of seedlings. Once a few true leaves have developed, seedlings should be slowly moved outside (if sprouted indoors) to ambient light. Care should be taken not to expose seedlings to direct, scorching sun so plants may need to be hardened off via slow sun exposure. Hardening off can be done using a shaded or filtered light location, as well as protection from strong winds, rain or low humidity. Hardening off time varies, but can take 5-10 days.
    5) Planting out. Plant in the ground once danger of frost has past and daytime temperatures consistently reach 65F. Plants can be spaced as close as 24" apart. Germination time: 1-3 weeks under ideal conditions.

     

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