A reliable Australian favourite producing large, smooth, deep-red slicing tomatoes over a long season. Indeterminate and best staked, it forgives the beginner gardener.
At a glance
- Plant type: Edible plant
- Mature size: 1.8 m tall
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Tomato 'Grosse Lisse'
Botanically, Solanum lycopersicum 'Grosse Lisse' is an fast-growing edible plant in the Solanaceae family. It reaches around 1.8 m tall at maturity.
Where to grow Tomato 'Grosse Lisse'
Tomato 'Grosse Lisse' suits warm-temperate and subtropical climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot.
Soil & planting
Tomato 'Grosse Lisse' does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Tomato 'Grosse Lisse' is regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Tomato 'Grosse Lisse' in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Overall it is moderate maintenance.
Using Tomato 'Grosse Lisse' in the garden
Tomato 'Grosse Lisse' earns its place for edible harvests and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Tomato 'Grosse Lisse' with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Good to know
Note that it is toxic to cats and dogs, so site it away from pets that chew.
Buying Tomato 'Grosse Lisse'
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Prefer to grow it yourself? See the Tomato 'Grosse Lisse' seed sowing guide for depth, timing and germination.