Tomato 'Little Dirty Chicken' (Solanum lycopersicum), Offered by Les Gardiens - Ferme Alternative
The 'Little Dirty Chicken' tomato is a mid-season variety of indeterminate type, which is distinguished by its bright yellow color, slightly dusty, and its juicy and sweet flesh. Very productive, it produces medium to large fruits, which bring a sweet flavor and a pleasant texture in the mouth. This tomato is harvested throughout the season, until the first frosts.
The name 'Little Dirty Chicken' comes from a funny story from its creator's garden. One day, one of his pet chickens , curious and mischievous, scratched around the tomato plants, becoming all dirty after his escapades in the dirt. Inspired by this scene, the creator decided to give this variety the name 'Little Dirty Chicken' , to reflect its hardy and mischievous nature, just like the chicken in the story.
Features :
Growth Type : Indeterminate
Plant height : Up to 1.5 meters
Spread : Medium
Quantity per bag : ISOLATED - 15 to 20 seeds
Fruit color : Orange-yellow, slightly dusty
Shape : Round , slightly flattened
Maturation : Mid-season (75 to 85 days)
Cultivation method:
Sow seeds 6-8 weeks before the last frost, in light, well-drained soil, at an ideal temperature of 22-26°C. When the seedlings reach 10-15 cm, transplant them into the ground or into a pot after the last frost, spacing them 60 cm apart.
Provide them with full sun exposure and regular watering , while avoiding excess humidity. Mulching is recommended to retain soil moisture and limit weed growth.
Pot culture: ideal for small spaces
Thanks to its indeterminate growth, the 'Little Dirty Chicken' tomato can be grown in pots (minimum 20 liters). Strong staking is recommended to support its heavy fruits. With good sunshine and regular watering, it will ensure a generous harvest, even in an urban environment.
Uses and particularities:
Its juicy flesh and sweet flavor make it an ideal variety for salads, sauces, preserves and stews. It brings sweetness and richness to all your culinary preparations.
Anecdote:
The name 'Little Dirty Chicken' comes from a chicken 's misadventure in the creator's garden. This curious little bird found itself scratching around the tomato plants and ended up all dirty, which inspired the name of this mischievous and resilient variety.
