Tomato ‘De Berao’: Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
How do you sow 'De Berao' tomatoes under cover?
Sow your 'De Berao' tomato in warm conditions, using pots or a tray with drainage holes and fine seed compost. Plan this stage according to your intended planting date and local climate, roughly six to eight weeks ahead. Moisten the compost, distribute seeds without crowding them and cover with about half a centimetre of compost. Label containers to distinguish this variety from other tomatoes.
Maintain a steady temperature around 20 to 25 °C and light moisture. Water gently to keep seeds in place and drain surplus water. If covering the container to limit drying, ventilate it and remove the cover once seedlings emerge. Plenty of light becomes essential for sturdy young plants. An unheated greenhouse may require an alternative setup if its nights remain too cold.
Once the first true leaves develop, move seedlings into individual pots with compost suited to young vegetables. Gently hold a leaf during handling and keep roots moist. This vigorous tomato needs space as its foliage grows: move pots apart to avoid crowding. Pot on if roots fill the container before planting. Gradually acclimatise plants to outdoor conditions while protecting them from cold nights.
How do you plant 'De Berao' tomatoes?
How to care for this plant
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Remove side shoots
If you train an indeterminate tomato on one or two stems, look for small shoots between a leaf and the main stem. Remove only those you do not want to keep, preferably while small, without removing flower trusses. Leave determinate bush tomatoes to branch naturally. If you do not know your variety's growth habit or prefer to let it grow freely, do not prune routinely. Between reminders, check new shoots when harvesting.
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Install plant supports
If your tomato variety needs support, fit a sturdy stake or string when planting. Tie the stem loosely and check ties as it grows. Bush varieties may not need staking.
How do you harvest 'De Berao' tomatoes?
