{"product_id":"tomato-saturn-1151","title":"Tomato Saturn 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\u003eSaturn is an Australian-bred tomato producing smooth, round red fruits to approximately 6 cm across. The medium-sized fruits are a useful all-purpose type, with juicy flesh suited to fresh eating, salads, sandwiches and everyday cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce grown more widely in Australia, Saturn has become increasingly scarce, making its continued cultivation valuable for preserving Australian-bred vegetable varieties. Older locally developed cultivars such as this represent an important part of Australia's horticultural heritage and the diversity once available to home and market gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are vigorous and indeterminate, continuing to flower and set fruit throughout the season. Sturdy staking or trellising is recommended to support the climbing vines and developing crop.\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\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":46375878885594,"sku":"prefix_681c1f728f61a6.02665996","price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2g","offer_id":46375878918362,"sku":"prefix_681c1f728f61f4.52585696","price":6.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/download_b69ea21c-26d7-4de1-a655-fc22029440e1.jpg?v=1754017045","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/tomato-saturn-1151","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}