Tigerella

Tomato

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🌱 85d to harvest Indeterminate

Savory-sweet and vividly aromatic, Tigerella slices open to reveal a radiant striped interior—warm scarlet brushed with golden ti…

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Mar 16th
Last Frost	May 4th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Jun 29th
Harvest Begins	Sep 22nd
Harvest Ends	Oct 5th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	85
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Indeterminate
Support Needed	Cage
Planting Depth	Deep
Germination Temp (°F)	75
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	10

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I prevent and treat early blight (Alternaria) on Solanum lycopersicum (Tigerella tomatoes)?

Early blight often shows as brown, target-like spots on older leaves, which can spread quickly in warm, humid conditions. Remove and discard infected lower leaves, avoid wetting foliage, and rotate away from tomato/other Solanaceae beds each season. If problems start early, use a labeled fungicide strategy for tomatoes (follow label intervals) and keep mulch and spacing to improve airflow.

How often should I water Tigerella tomatoes during the main growing phase to avoid problems?

During active fruiting, water deeply about 1–2 times per week, aiming for consistently moist (not soggy) soil. Let the top 1–2 inches dry slightly between waterings, then soak thoroughly so moisture reaches deeper roots and reduces blossom-end rot and cracking. In hot weather or containers, you may need more frequent watering, but always water at the base rather than overhead.

What signs tell me Tigerella tomatoes are ready to harvest?

Harvest when fruits are fully colored for Tigerella (yellow/orange with clear dark red/tan striping), feel firm but yield slightly to gentle pressure, and the shoulders are no longer green. Pick before they become over-soft or split; doing so helps prevent fruit rots and encourages continued ripening on the plant. If frost is forecast and fruit is near-ripe, you can harvest and finish ripening indoors in a single layer.

Savory-sweet and vividly aromatic, Tigerella slices open to reveal a radiant striped interior—warm scarlet brushed with golden tiger bands—set against a juicy, seed-speckled gel. The flesh is firm yet tender, with a classic slicing balance of bright acidity and rich tomato depth that shines in fresh salads and hearty sandwiches, and holds beautifully in robust sauces and quick simmered salsas. Grow Tigerella for a garden-to-table showpiece that tastes as bold as it looks, with the steady, reliable performance home gardeners love at about 85 days to maturity.

Sowing Tips

Transplant Conditions

Wait until soil reaches 60°F and nights stay above 50°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 10 days first.

Expert Note

Transplant Tomato seedlings only once the soil is reliably warm (around 60°F+), then bury the stem for stronger roots and consistent watering to prevent cracking.