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Product Overview
Tomato Health Kick (Lycopersicon esculentum) is a nutritious mid-season tomato variety prized for its plum-shaped fruit, sweet juicy flavour and naturally high lycopene content. Producing vibrant red tomatoes with firm flesh and balanced sweetness, this staking variety offers both excellent flavour and added nutritional benefits. Containing significantly higher levels of lycopene than many standard tomatoes, Health Kick is a rewarding choice for gardeners wanting productive plants with strong kitchen versatility and health appeal. It performs beautifully in vegetable gardens, raised beds and large patio containers.
How To Grow:
Plant in rich, well drained soil and water consistently to encourage strong growth and healthy fruit production. Support plants with stakes, cages or trellises to keep vines upright and improve airflow around foliage.
When To Plant:
Spring through summer once frost risk has passed and soil temperatures have warmed.
Harvest:
Ready in 10-12 weeks. Harvest fruit once fully coloured and slightly firm to the touch for the best flavour and texture.
Position:
Full sun in a warm, sheltered location protected from frost.
Soil Type:
Free draining, fertile soil enriched with compost or well aged organic matter.
Growing Tips:
Keep soil evenly moist and avoid overhead watering to reduce fungal problems. Feed regularly during flowering and fruiting to support strong growth and productive harvests. Regular picking encourages continual fruit development.
Notes:
Excellent fresh in salads, roasted with olive oil or cooked into sauces and pasta dishes. Its firm texture and sweet-tart flavour make it equally suited to fresh eating and cooking. Sold as a single seedling from the Howlong Advanced Vegetable Collection.
