Plum Lemon – Lemon-shaped plum tomato with good acidity
What is Plum Lemon?
Plum Lemon is a charming plum tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) with a unique shape and a fresh flavour. The fruits resemble small lemons – in both colour and shape – and suit anyone who wants to grow tomatoes at home with something unusual and decorative.
Background and name
This old Russian variety is also known as ‘Yellow Stuffer’. It circulates among seed collectors and has become popular in home growing thanks to its shape and low acidity.
Appearance and growth habit
A tall-growing (indeterminate) variety that requires side-shoot removal. Bears tightly set, lemon-yellow fruits of 50–80 grams.
Flavour and uses of Plum Lemon
Mild and slightly tart. Suitable for pickles, cold sauces and stuffing. Also lovely as decoration.
Ripening time, resistance and storage
Ripens after about 75 days. Relatively resistant to splitting and does well outdoors in a favourable spot.
Pollination tips
Shake the flower trusses in a greenhouse for a bigger crop.
How to grow Plum Lemon
Sow in March. Plant in a greenhouse or a warm, sheltered spot outdoors. Remove side shoots regularly. Ripens about 75 days after planting out.
Price is for 10 tomato seeds
Sow in seed compost and keep it moist. Pot on into larger pots of nutrient-rich compost once the plant has its true leaves. Give sun, support and regular watering.
