Tomato Seed Growing Information Solanum lycopersicum Transplant: Start seed in trays 6 weeks before anticipated transplant date. A heat mat is recommended to reach the ideal soil temperature for germination of 70-90° F. Tomatoes grow very slowly in cool soil. Once true leaves have developed, transplant into 2-4" pots to develop strong, stocky plants. Transplant into field or protected tunnel when soil temperature is a minimum of 55° F and air temperature is over 60° F. Bury stem up to 1st true leaves, being careful to keep graft union above soil if using grafted plants. Spacing: Seed 12-18" apart for determinate varieties, 24” apart for indeterminate varieties, in rows that are 3-4' apart. Growth needs: Tomato seeds need a lot of nutrients and organic matter. Make sure not to apply too much nitrogen, which will encourage overgrowth of foliage. Calcium provided before fruit set and regular soil moisture will prevent blossom end rot. Determinate or bush varieties do not need pruning and can be grown with or without support. Indeterminate tomatoes should be pruned and trellised for best results. Harvest: When fruit is of mature color and size. Can be harvested less ripe and to fully color post-harvest. Storage: Store fully ripe fruit at 50-60° F for 4-7 days.
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Marty is a mini-saladette tomato with a beautiful, deep-red color and dark green zebra stripe markings. Super sweet, thick, and meaty with the perfect amount of juice. Has good yields...
High quality firm fruit with rich red color and exceptional taste. Roadster is an early maturing option for high tunnel or field production with concentrated, extended sets of fruits that...
Versatile and widely adapted variety for multiple slots and regions throughout the Eastern US. STM 2255 has excellent yield potential of firm fruit that has a good shelf life and...
AAS Winner! Firm flesh and very flavorful. Consistent performer and widely adaptable. This early producer is noted for its large, firm fruit. Color: Red Hr (high Resistance): F:1-2; N; Tomv;...
Germination: 86% Torrano’s plants are loaded with full clusters of elongated, slender romas. Glossy red-orange, firm fruit can be left on the plant for bulk harvest, maintaining their quality on...
You'll love this glossy red cherry borne on magnificent, long trusses. Bright, uniform fruit with tender, yet crack-resistant skin and delicious, sweet flavor. Well suited for field or protected culture....
Golden yellow grape tomato for field or tunnel. Gold Spark has excellent yield potential, producing clusters of uniform, crack resistance fruit on vigorous, indeterminate plants. Color: Yellow Hr (high Resistance):...
Sunrise Sauce yields a concentrated set of blocky, bright orange romas. Traditional roma flavor shines when fruit is cooked. Compact plants are suitable for growing in large containers as well...
High yields of blocky, deep red fruit on medium sized plants. Plum Regal’s fruit is excellent for cooking, and canning with a balanced, full flavor. Good leaf cover protects tomatoes...
This stunning yellow beefsteak lives up to its big name! Sweet and juicy, Pork Chop yields large fruit with green shoulder striping that turned to orange when fully ripe. Heavy...
AAS Winner! Sweet, concentrated flavor in a small package. Tidy plants are loaded with branched clusters of ½” fruit set on the outside for easy harvest. Candyland Red is perfect...
Early ripening fruit and an excellent disease package that includes Late Blight resistance makes Helix a winner in our book. Slightly elongated cherries have a good balance of sweet and...
A San Marzano type with an heirloom look. Productive yields of uniform, firm, thick-walled fruit. Pozzano thrives in the extra heat of a greenhouse with high resistance to blossom end...
AAS Winner! Large, slightly flattened dark pink globes have appealing balanced flavor. Chef's Choice Pink produces heavy yields of these tasty beefsteaks for fresh eating and cooking. Color: Pink Resistance:...
This prolific red plum tomato blew us away in our tunnel trials with its heavy yields, and uniformity. Can be grown in open field. Fruit are dense with thick walls....
Germination: 88%
Color: Red
Ir (intermediate Resistance): St
Hr (high Resistance): Aal; F:1-2; V
Pvp (protected Variety Patent): N
Plant Habit: Determinate
Type: Slicers
CROP FAILURE 2024Click here to view our Roma Tomato varietiesHigh yields of blocky, deep red fruit on medium sized plants. Plum Regal’s fruit is excellent for cooking, and canning with...
NO LONGER AVAILABLEClick here to view our Grape Tomato varieties Plants produce double and triple trusses of bright red blocky grapes. You will be thankful for the abundance of fruit...
Prices listed represent a 15% savings! Germination: 89% Early Girl is renowned for its heavy yields and perfectly balanced, sweet, tangy flavor. Indeterminate plants are very vigorous and continue to...
ALMOST NO LONGER AVAILABLECarolina Gold produces smooth, shiny golden fruit. The interior is firm with brilliant color and has a smooth, sweet taste, and low acidity. Color: Yellow Hr (high...
Sungreen Improved has sweet flavor that develops while the fruit is still green and maintains its high quality as it turns from green to yellow for flexible harvest. Interior color...
CROP FAILURE 2023Click here to view our selection of Determinate Tomatoesor click here to view CelebrityEarly, productive, and reliable. This hardy tomato yields full flavored, bright red fruit, even in...
