{"product_id":"tomato-college-challenger-561","title":"Tomato College Challenger 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\u003eCollege Challenger is an Australian-bred tomato producing large, solid, round red fruits approximately 6–10 cm across. Similar in style to the much-loved Grosse Lisse, it has the advantage of cropping earlier, with firm, fleshy fruit and a classic full tomato flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBred during the 1950s at Hawkesbury Agricultural College in New South Wales, College Challenger is part of Australia's agricultural breeding heritage. Developed for local growing conditions, it was selected as a productive garden and market tomato at a time when Australian institutions played an important role in developing regionally adapted varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vigorous indeterminate vines continue flowering and fruiting throughout the season. Its substantial fruits are excellent sliced fresh, in sandwiches and salads, and for general cooking.\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 for the climbing vines and large fruit. Water at soil level where possible and avoid waterlogged conditions.\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":46375838646490,"sku":"prefix_681c1f71b5e8e6.11496162","price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/download_84ef5ecd-ea8e-48cf-a365-c92dc6253138.jpg?v=1754017208","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/tomato-college-challenger-561","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}