{"product_id":"tomato-italian-flat-1674","title":"Tomato Italian Flat 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\u003eItalian Flat is a traditional-style tomato producing flattened red fruits with a rich, full tomato flavour. The juicy, fleshy fruits are versatile in the kitchen and particularly well suited to fresh eating and cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent sliced into salads, bruschetta and sandwiches, Italian Flat also cooks down beautifully for tomato sauces, pasta dishes and other Mediterranean-style recipes. Its combination of good flavour and relatively early maturity makes it a useful all-purpose variety for the home garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are vigorous and indeterminate, continuing to flower and set fruit throughout the season. Sturdy staking or trellising will support the climbing vines and keep developing fruit off the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed count: approximately 250–400 seeds per gram. Approximately 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. Water at soil level where possible and avoid waterlogged conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity: approximately 70 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":46375897759962,"sku":"prefix_681c1f732050f6.17637405","price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2g","offer_id":46375897792730,"sku":"prefix_681c1f73205169.91100687","price":7.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/download_825c755c-f8bc-4b95-bf16-12d444bd44f3.jpg?v=1754016957","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/tomato-italian-flat-1674","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}