Sub-Arctic Plenty or World's Earliest

Enjoys a full sun position in your garden and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Sub arctic plenty is thought of as tender, so it is really important to plant out well after your last frost date. Use USDA Hardiness Zone 3 - 14 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. Planting Sub arctic plenty in loamy soil with a ph of between 5.0 and 6.0 is ideal for as it does best in moderately acidic soil to weakly acidic soil.

Days to Germination
How long does it take Sub arctic plenty to germinate?
6 days
Average 6 days | Min 4 days | Max 11 days (9)
Days to Transplant
How long until I can plant out Sub arctic plenty?
+ 5 days
Average 5 days | Min 5 days | Max 5 days (1)
Days to Maturity
How long until Sub arctic plenty is ready for harvest / bloom?
+ 73 days
Average 73 days | Min 39 days | Max 116 days (46)
Total Growing Days
How long does it take to grow Sub arctic plenty?
= 84 days

Belonging to the Solanum genus (Solanum lycopersicum 'Sub arctic plenty'), Sub arctic plenty is a variety of Tomato. 'Sub arctic plenty' is considered a OP (open polliated) cultivar.

First early. Fruit concentrated in centre clusters. Bushy regular-leafed plant, specially suited to cold climates. Small to medium sized fruit, larger than a cherry or grape, juicy, with good flavour for how early it is.
An annual, so it will last but a year in its native climate. Sub arctic plenty is known for growing to a height of approximately 1.20 metres (3.90 feet).

Canada is believed to be where Sub arctic plenty originates from.

Being a fairly low maintenance plant, Sub arctic plenty Tomato is normally quite easy to grow provided a minimum level of care is given throughout the year. It will be helpful to note the correct soil, sun and water needs of this plant to ensure that this plant thrives.

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 2.60 feet (80.0 cm) between Tomato plants. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 12°C / 54°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Sub arctic plenty about 42 days before your last frost date.

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by mid summer.

Lifecycle
The lifecycle that Sub arctic plenty exhibits.
Annual
Category
The category for the Sub arctic plenty plant.
Fruit
Hardiness
Is Sub arctic plenty frost hardy?
Tender
Country of Origin
Where does Sub arctic plenty come from?
Canada
Harvest Time
When is Sub arctic plenty ready for harvest?
Mid Summer
Mature Height
How tall does Sub arctic plenty grow?
1.20 metres / 3.90 feet
Mature Spread
How wide does Sub arctic plenty grow?
50.0 cm / 1.62 feet
USDA Zone Range
What zones does Sub arctic plenty grow best in?
Zone 3 - Zone 14
pH Range
The level of acidity for Sub arctic plenty.
5.0 - 6.0
Sun
How much sunlight does Sub arctic plenty need to grow?
Full Sun
Water Requirements
How much water does Sub arctic plenty require?
Medium
Nitrogen Requirements
How much nitrogen fertiliser does Sub arctic plenty need?
Medium
Ideal Germination Temperature Range
What temperatures does Sub arctic plenty need in order to germinate?
12°C / 54°F to 32°C / 90°F
Growing Temperatures
What temperatures are best to grow Sub arctic plenty in?
13°C / 55°F to 35°C / 95°F
Sowing Depth
How deep to plant Sub arctic plenty?
2.0 cm / 0.78 inches
Sowing Distance Apart
How far apart to sow Sub arctic plenty
80.0 cm / 2.60 feet
Edible?
Is Sub arctic plenty edible?
edible
Planting Distance Apart
How far apart to plant Sub arctic plenty seedlings?
45.0 cm / 1.46 feet