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Phoenix

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Phoenix

Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum 'Phoenix'

  • Full sun
  • Zones 10–11
  • 68 days to maturity
  • Vegetables
  • 24" spacing
  • High water
  • pH 6–7
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  • Overview

    A heat-tolerant determinate variety specifically developed for hot climate growing where other tomatoes fail. Produces excellent yields of smooth, crack-resistant fruits even in extreme summer heat and humidity. The compact plants set fruit reliably in temperatures that would cause other varieties to drop their blossoms.

  • Planting

    Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or direct seed in warm climates.

  • Growing

    Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 24" apart. Germination: 7-10.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Tomato hornworm, spider mites in hot weather, aphids. Common diseases: Bacterial speck, early blight, sunscald in extreme conditions.