{"product_id":"tomato-deutscher-fleiss-999","title":"Tomato Deutscher Fleiss 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\u003eDeutscher Fleiss is an old German potato-leaf tomato producing excellent small red fruits approximately 3–4 cm across. The tomatoes form attractive trusses of around six fruits, with a good traditional flavour and a useful size for salads, snacking and fresh eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts distinctive potato-leaf foliage has broader, smoother-edged leaves than most tomatoes. A particularly good performer in cooler climates, Deutscher Fleiss is well suited to gardeners who find some warm-climate tomato varieties reluctant to thrive or set fruit in milder conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vigorous indeterminate vines continue flowering and setting trusses throughout the season and benefit from sturdy staking or trellising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed count: approximately 250–400 seeds per gram. Approximately 25 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. Water at soil level where possible and avoid waterlogged conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity: approximately 105 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":46649651232986,"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_DeutscherFleiss_02068b2f-3d80-4307-957f-6f91e3e9df13.jpg?v=1770865458","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/tomato-deutscher-fleiss-999","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}