{"product_id":"tomato-red-fig-1249","title":"Tomato Red Fig 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\u003eRed Fig is a prolific heirloom tomato producing small, round red fruits to approximately 40 mm across. The fruits have a delicious, sweet tomato flavour and are produced in remarkable abundance, with vigorous plants capable of yielding hundreds of fruits over the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe small fruits are excellent fresh in salads and are also particularly suited to chutneys, preserves and drying. Traditionally, the dried fruits were used as a substitute for dried figs, which gave the variety its unusual name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown in the USA since the 1700s, Red Fig is an exceptionally old tomato variety with a long history in American kitchen gardens. Plants are vigorous and indeterminate, continuing to flower and fruit over an extended season and benefiting from sturdy staking or trellising.\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 vigorous climbing vines. Water at soil level where possible and avoid waterlogged conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot available for WA.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46375881179354,"sku":"prefix_681c1f72a22e33.04698639","price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2g","offer_id":46375881212122,"sku":"prefix_681c1f72a22e97.94626806","price":6.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/download_24cf71aa-b2cf-4220-924a-3682bda1e516.jpg?v=1754017030","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/tomato-red-fig-1249","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}