Solanum lycopersicum ( Grosse Lisse ) is the one of the most popular Australian garden tomatoes. This heirloom variety is a reliable producer with large, juicy, multipurpose tomatoes that are suitable for salads, sandwiches, sauces & salsa’s etc. The plant is indeterminate, which means it will continue to grow and produce fruit throughout the entire growing season.
It’s not uncommon for people to believe that the Grosse Lisse tomato in an Australian heirloom variety, probably because it has been a favourite here for as long as most can remember. However, the variety was developed in the US in the 1860’s and was possibly introduced here by early settlers.
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Growth
The Grosse Lisse Tomato plant can reach up to 1.8m (6 feet) and 1 metre (3 feet) wide. This variety is an indeterminate climbing one, so it is best to provide some lattice, stakes or other form of support and train/tie the plant as it grows. This variety will continue to flower and produce fruit during the entire growing season, so it’s a very good producer.
Average fruit size is approximately 200gms, one plant can produce around 14-18 kilograms (30-40 pounds) of fruit. The Gross Lisse tomato bursts with flavour and has certainly earned its place as a backyard favourite.
Note: Germination instructions can be found in the ‘Germination Instructions Tab’ below. Upon purchase you will receive these detailed instructions via email so that you have a permanent record.
FAMILY:
Solanaceae
CLIMATE:
All climates
TEMPERATURE RANGE:
10°C to 40°C / 50 to 104°F
SOIL TYPE:
Well drained, compost rich, loamy or sandy.
LOCATION:
Full Sun. Will tolerate some afternoon shade but full sun of at least 8 hours a day preferred,
HEIGHT:
Up to 1.8 metres (6 feet)
WIDTH:
Up to 1.0 metres (3 feet)
pH:
6.0-6.7
GROWTH TYPE:
Annual, indeterminate climber.
WATER REQUIREMENTS:
Medium.
POLLINATION:
Self pollinating. Bees and insects can help
MATURITY:
80-110 days.
GERMINATION RATES:
82-89%
GERMINATION TIME:
9-14 days in ideal temperatures.
GERMINATION DIFFICULTY:
Easy in the right climate.
SEEDS PER GRAM:
Approximately 380
MEDICINAL QUALITIES:
No
WEED POTENTIAL:
No
EDIBLE:
Yes
SEED STORAGE & VIABILITY:
Cold Storage at 4°C (Fridge) up to 5 years.
FACTS ABOUT SOLANUM LYCOPERSICUM (Grosse Lisse Tomato)
The name ‘Grosse Lisse’ translates to ‘Large Smooth”
The foliage of tomato plants can be toxic to humans and some pets.
Tomatoes are full of nutritional goodness like Vitamin C, K1, Potassium, Folate & Beta Carotene. For more information about tomatoes and your health, click here.
