{"product_id":"tomato-big-rainbow","title":"Tomato Big Rainbow","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBig Rainbow is a spectacular heirloom beefsteak tomato producing very large golden-yellow fruits streaked and marbled with pink and red. Individual fruits can reach around 600 g, with the colourful exterior continuing through the flesh when sliced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavour is mild, sweet and juicy, with relatively low acidity, making Big Rainbow particularly good for fresh eating, sandwiches and colourful tomato salads. Its large, meaty fruits develop their best flavour when allowed to ripen fully on the vine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn old American heirloom, Big Rainbow became widely known through the seed-saving movement and remains popular for its unusual colouring, generous fruit size and excellent eating quality. The vigorous indeterminate vines crop over an extended season and require sturdy support.\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 40 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 and provide sturdy staking or trellising to support the vigorous vines and heavy fruit. Water at soil level where possible and avoid waterlogged conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity: approximately 80 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":46769332355290,"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_BigRainbow.jpg?v=1783034822","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/tomato-big-rainbow","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}