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Ping-Pong Tomato 'Durmitor'

Ping-Pong Tomato 'Durmitor'

Product number: 291193
Origin: Balkan, Europe
Latin: Lycopersicon lycopersicum, also known as L. esculentum

These climbing tomatoes grow very well outdoors or in a greenhouse; many enthusiasts praise this old variety from Montenegro for its healthy growth and great taste! The red fruits vary somewhat in size: 15-50 grams. This variety was actually saved by emigrants who had left Montenegro (then Yugoslavia) for Canada.

The smallest tomatoes in our assortment are called cherry tomatoes or ping-pong tomatoes, depending on their size. Some varieties are elongated or heart-shaped and are given a slightly different name accordingly. Some are even original, wild species. Most taste extra sweet, while a few have a sweet and sour taste. Cherry tomatoes are closest to the original species, which may be why they are generally more resistant to the dreaded potato blight.

Names:
Latin: Lycopersicon lycopersicum, or also L. esculentum
Dutch: Pingpongtomaat
Also: Cherry tomato
English: Cherry Tomato

Sowing method: March-May indoors. Transplant into pots when 5 cm high. Place in a very bright spot and, from April, harden off outdoors in fine weather. Do not plant out before the end of May. Tomato plants use a lot of water. For this taller or (in a greenhouse) climbing type, side shoots (suckers) should be removed regularly. Planting distance 60-80 cm.

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