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Solanum lycopersicum
Compact, vigorous 2.5-3 feet tall determinate Baxter's Bush tomato is perfect to grow in pots or small gardens. Sturdy vines produce big delicious harvests of juicy large-size cherry tomatoes. Enjoy the harvest fresh from the vine, for tasty snacks and in salads.
| Light | Full sun |
| Row spacing | 3 feet |
| Plant spacing | 3 feet |
| Planting depth | 1/4 inch |
| Days to germination | 7-10 |
| Plant height | 2.5-3 feet |
Gardener's Notes: Start indoors 6 weeks before last spring frost and keep very warm, 80F (27C). When 2 inches tall, transplant seedlings into individual 3-4 inch containers. Provide a strong light source. After nights stay above 50F (10C), acclimate seedlings to outdoor conditions before transplanting into fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. For container growing: plant 1 seedling per 16-18 inch pot. Stake or cage plants and mulch well. Keep well watered and fertilize regularly. Pick and enjoy ripe tomatoes regularly.
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Solanum lycopersicum
Compact, vigorous 2.5-3 feet tall determinate Baxter's Bush tomato is perfect to grow in pots or small gardens. Sturdy vines produce big delicious harvests of juicy large-size cherry tomatoes. Enjoy the harvest fresh from the vine, for tasty snacks and in salads.
| Light | Full sun |
| Row spacing | 3 feet |
| Plant spacing | 3 feet |
| Planting depth | 1/4 inch |
| Days to germination | 7-10 |
| Plant height | 2.5-3 feet |
Gardener's Notes: Start indoors 6 weeks before last spring frost and keep very warm, 80F (27C). When 2 inches tall, transplant seedlings into individual 3-4 inch containers. Provide a strong light source. After nights stay above 50F (10C), acclimate seedlings to outdoor conditions before transplanting into fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. For container growing: plant 1 seedling per 16-18 inch pot. Stake or cage plants and mulch well. Keep well watered and fertilize regularly. Pick and enjoy ripe tomatoes regularly.
