General Information

  • Category- Vegetable, Salad
  • Binomial Name- Solanum lycopersicum
  • Common Names- Tomato, Heritage tomato, Heirloom tomato
  • Spread- 18 inches**
  • Height- 18-24 inches**
  • Average Production- 2-3 kg per plant
  • Days to Maturity- 60-65 days

Nutrition Values:

  • Calories: 18
  • Water: 95%
  • Protein: 0.9 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 3.9 grams
  • Sugar: 2.6 grams
  • Fiber: 1.2 grams
  • Fat: 0.2 grams

Vitamins

  • Vitamin A- 42 μg
  • Vitamin C- 14 mg
  • Vitamin E- 0.54 mg
  • Vitamin K- 7.9 μg
  • Vitamin B1- 0.037 mg
  • Vitamin B3- 0.594 mg
  • Vitamin B6- 0.08 mg
  • Beta Carotene- 449 μg
  • Lutein-zeaxanthin- 123 μg

Minerals

  • Potassium- 237 mg
  • Manganese- 0.114 mg
  • Magnesium- 117 mg
  • Phosphorous- 24 mg

*The values are standard average per 100 grams and might change a bit.

Environmental Requirements:

  • Soil- Well-drained, nutrient-rich soil
  • Soil Moisture- 25%
  • Soil pH- 6.2-6.8
  • Sun Requirements- Full Sun
  • Best Time to Plant- Spring
  • Temperature range- 15-30 Celsius

Tips to Grow Little Sicily Slicing Tomato SFG:

  1. Arrange good quality stem of little Sicily slicing tomato SFG.
  2. Or can be propagated directly sowing of seeds.
  3. Seeds are sown at a depth of about 0.25 inch deep.
  4. Soil should be well drained and moist, not soggy. Amend soil with compost or other organic matter prior to planting.
  5. Plant deeply, burying 2/3 of the stem.
  6. We can add compost made by kitchen waste for better growth.
  7. Tomatoes do continue to ripen after being picked. Gently grab and twist until the tomato pulls free from the stem, or use a pair of clippers. Cut stems close to fruits.
Vegetables, Salad