Wooly Kate Yellow tomato

10 seeds

Wooly Kate Yellow Tomato is a rare heirloom variety recognized for its soft, fuzzy (woolly) foliage and stems and attractive golden-yellow fruits. The fruits are medium-sized, juicy, mildly sweet, and low in acidity, making them ideal for fresh salads, slicing, sandwiches, and gourmet dishes. This vigorous indeterminate variety continues producing fruit throughout the growing season and performs very well in the Gulf region when planted during the cooler months. It is suitable for gardens, greenhouses, raised beds, large containers, and hydroponic systems.

Best Planting Time

• August to October (recommended)
• January to February (for greenhouse cultivation)
• Avoid outdoor planting when daytime temperatures consistently exceed 38–40°C.

Seed Preparation

• Soak seeds in warm water (25–28°C) for 6–8 hours before sowing (optional).
• No cold stratification is required.

Soil Preparation

Use fertile, loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.

Recommended mix:

• 40% Coco peat
• 30% Compost
• 20% Garden soil
• 10% Perlite

Ideal soil pH:

• 6.0–6.8

Sowing Method

• Sow seeds in seed trays or nursery pots.
• Plant seeds 0.5 cm deep.
• Cover lightly with fine soil or vermiculite.
• Keep the growing medium consistently moist until germination.

Temperature & Light

• Ideal germination temperature: 22–28°C
• Ideal growing temperature: 20–28°C
• Requires 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
• During very hot Gulf afternoons, provide 30% shade cloth.

Watering

• Keep the soil evenly moist during germination.
• Water deeply when the top 2–3 cm of soil becomes dry.
• Water at the base of the plant and avoid wetting the leaves to help prevent fungal diseases.

Germination Time

• 5–10 days

Transplanting

• Transplant seedlings when they have:
  • 4–6 true leaves
  • Height of 15–20 cm
• Space plants:
  • 60–75 cm apart
• Space rows:
  • 90–120 cm apart

Harvesting

• Harvest begins:
  • 75–90 days after transplanting
• Pick fruits when they develop a bright golden-yellow color and become slightly soft to the touch.
• Harvest regularly to encourage continuous fruit production.

Gulf Climate Tips

• Plant during August to October for the highest yields.
• Support plants with sturdy stakes, cages, or trellises, as this is an indeterminate variety.
• The naturally fuzzy foliage helps provide some protection from insects and intense sunlight, but shade protection is still recommended during extreme heat.
• Fertilize every 2 weeks with a balanced fertilizer, then switch to a fertilizer higher in potassium and phosphorus during flowering and fruiting.
• Apply organic mulch to conserve soil moisture and reduce root-zone temperature.
• Wooly Kate Yellow Tomato performs exceptionally well in greenhouses, hydroponic systems, raised beds, and large containers.