{"product_id":"tomato-brutus-xl-horti-tops-seeds","title":"Tomato Brutus XL – Horti Tops Seeds (Imported - Limited Stock)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrutus XL Tomato produces large, ribbed red fruits with thick, juicy flesh and a mild flavour. Its broad slices suit sandwiches, burgers and fresh salads, while fully ripe tomatoes can also be used for homemade sauces and soups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tall-growing beefsteak variety continues developing new flower clusters while conditions remain suitable. Grow it beside a strong stake or trellis in a sunny home garden, raised bed or deep container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge Beefsteak Fruits:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Produces substantial red tomatoes with pronounced ribs.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThick Slices:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fleshy tomatoes suit sandwiches, burgers and salads.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMild Flavour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Enjoy fresh or use in sauces and everyday cooking.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtended Picking:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Continues forming fruit during suitable growing weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVertical Growing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Can be trained along a stake or trellis.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Usually 7–14 days\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Around 20–25°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e At least 6–8 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePot size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A deep 12-inch pot for one plant\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e About 24–30 inches between plants\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Usually around 5–6 feet with support\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Indeterminate, with continued upward growth\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fertile, moisture-retentive and well-draining mix\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst harvest:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Usually around 80–100 days after transplanting; longer in cool weather\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In Lahore, Faisalabad, Islamabad and Rawalpindi, start seeds under protection from January to February for spring planting, or again from July to August for autumn growth. In Karachi, sow from August to October. In southern Punjab, sow from January to February, or again from July to August with protection from extreme heat and heavy rain. In colder northern and hilly areas, start seeds from March to April and transplant after frost has passed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Sow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFill a seed tray or small pots with fine, moist seed starter mix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow the seeds around ¼ inch deep and cover lightly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater gently and keep the mix moist without leaving it soggy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce seedlings appear, give them plenty of light to prevent stretched stems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMove seedlings into individual pots when they develop two pairs of true leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGradually introduce them outdoors, then transplant slightly deeper with the root balls intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater at the base when the upper inch of soil begins drying, keeping moisture steady as the tomatoes swell. Tie the main stem to its support with loose, soft ties. For a manageable single-stem plant, pinch out small side shoots growing between the leaf stalks and main stem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMix a small amount of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mojimall.pk\/products\/vermicompost-fertilizer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVermicompost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e into the soil before transplanting. Begin feeding with a tomato fertiliser when the first fruits start swelling, following its label. Check beneath leaves for aphids, whiteflies and spider mites; treat affected foliage with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mojimall.pk\/products\/neem-oil-for-plants\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeem Oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at its labelled dilution and observe the stated interval before harvesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocal Gardener Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport heavy fruit clusters with broad, soft slings before their stems begin bending.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep healthy leaves around developing tomatoes to protect them from sunscald.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition rooftop pots away from walls that reflect strong afternoon heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransplant in the late afternoon so seedlings have cooler hours to settle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePick when the tomatoes have developed a full red colour and feel slightly yielding under gentle pressure. Support each fruit in your hand and snip its stalk instead of pulling against the branch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck between the ribs and around the shoulders because these areas can colour unevenly. Use fully ripe fruit promptly for its best texture, and handle carefully to avoid bruising.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo I need two plants to get tomatoes?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. Tomato flowers are self-fertile, so one Brutus XL plant can produce fruit. On sheltered balconies or inside protected growing areas, gently tapping open flower clusters can help release pollen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy is there a dark, sunken patch underneath a tomato?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is often blossom end rot, which develops when insufficient calcium reaches the growing fruit. Dry roots, fluctuating moisture or root damage can interrupt calcium movement even when the soil contains enough. Existing damage will not heal, so focus on improving root conditions to protect developing fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brutus XL Tomato, Brutus Tomato, Beefsteak Tomato, Tamatar, ٹماٹر, Solanum lycopersicum ‘Brutus’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Horti Tops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49263461531870,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/8353\/2254\/files\/BRUTUSXL-TOMATOSEEDS.jpg?v=1792636696","url":"https:\/\/mojimall.pk\/products\/tomato-brutus-xl-horti-tops-seeds","provider":"Moji Mall","version":"1.0","type":"link"}