{"product_id":"tomato-colossal-yellow","title":"Tomato Colossal Yellow","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColossal Yellow is a giant heirloom tomato producing impressive golden-yellow fruits, often weighing well over 500 g. The large, meaty tomatoes have a smooth texture and rich yet mellow flavour, with plenty of flesh for their size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent sliced fresh, the substantial fruits are particularly good for sandwiches, burgers and salads, where their brilliant yellow colour makes them a standout. Harvest when the fruit has developed a deep golden-yellow colour and gives slightly when gently pressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are vigorous and indeterminate, continuing to grow and set their enormous fruits throughout the season. Strong staking or trellising is essential to support both the vines and the weight of the developing tomatoes.\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 particularly sturdy staking or trellising to support the vigorous vines and very 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":46788059463898,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/download_8240c555-ae80-47bc-ba68-4b605c085df2.jpg?v=1754017399","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/tomato-colossal-yellow","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}