{"product_id":"tomato-swift-1180","title":"Tomato Swift Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwift is an exceptionally early tomato producing medium-sized, round red fruits with juicy flesh and good traditional tomato flavour. With fruit maturing in as little as 54 days, it is particularly useful where the warm growing season is short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginating from the high-altitude prairies of British Columbia, Canada, Swift is well adapted to cool temperate conditions. Its ability to crop quickly in cooler regions makes it a valuable choice for gardeners who need tomatoes to ripen before temperatures fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants have a compact, determinate bush habit and require no staking under normal conditions. Their manageable growth makes Swift a practical choice for smaller gardens and containers as well as cool-climate vegetable plots.\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. Plants have a compact, self-supporting bush habit and generally do not require staking. Water at soil level where possible and avoid waterlogged conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity: approximately 54 days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot available for WA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649668829402,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/swift.jpg?v=1784769071","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/tomato-swift-1180","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}