{"product_id":"tomato-banana-legs-612","title":"Tomato Banana Legs Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBanana Legs is an unusual paste tomato producing abundant elongated, oval fruits approximately 70–80 mm long, often with a distinctive slight bend. The fruits ripen to a bright golden yellow and have firm, thick flesh with relatively little juice, giving them the substantial texture expected of a paste tomato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped in the United States by breeder John Swenson and introduced through Seed Savers Exchange in the 1980s, Banana Legs was selected for its unusual colour, productive habit and distinctive elongated fruit. Its firm flesh is excellent for sauces, roasting and preserving, while the mild flavour and striking colour also make it attractive sliced fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA determinate variety, plants remain relatively compact and produce a concentrated, heavy crop, making them particularly useful for gardeners wanting tomatoes for preserving or sauce making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed count: approximately 250–400 seeds per gram. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 30 seeds per packet.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: February–August\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: August–April\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: August–December\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: September–December, after frost risk has passed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow approximately 5 mm deep into seed-raising mix or directly where conditions are warm. In cooler climates, seed can be started indoors approximately five weeks before transplanting after the last frost. Best soil temperature for germination is approximately 16–35°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace plants approximately 40–60 cm apart with 60–150 cm between rows. Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Water at soil level where possible and avoid waterlogged conditions. Although determinate, plants may benefit from support when carrying a heavy crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity: approximately 72–78 days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649652510938,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_Tomato_BananaLegs_8d07aa43-7af7-4918-bdbf-85ef3ba16005.jpg?v=1770866804","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/tomato-banana-legs-612","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}