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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Patsy (B-3353) produces a continuous set of firm, large to extra-large tomatoes on strong plants with good cover. Smooth fruit has a clean blossom end and crimson red interior. Widely...
The quantity of grapes you will harvest is astounding! Red Suzi's plants are loaded with firm, tasty, crack resistant fruit, ripening over an extended period. The perfect size for popping...
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...
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):...
A uniquely shaped tomato that’s easy to hold and use with dips and sauces. Sun Dipper has great flavor, and its eye-catching orange color will stand out in market pints...
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...
Carolina 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 Resistance): F:0-1; V:0...
Widely adapted, highly productive red grape for indoor and field production. Amai’s high quality fruit are deep red and flavorful, maintaining their uniform shape and size throughout the season. Vigorous...
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 the plant...
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...
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...
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. Sungreen’s interior color is a...
Originating in Eastern Europe, Stupice is cold tolerant and very early maturing. Expect high yields of 2 inch diameter fruit on a strong potato-leaf plant. Color: Red Days To Maturity:...
Vibrant orange cherry tomatoes with compact size and disease package well-suited for protected culture. High yields of sweet, tangy fruit. Color: Orange Type: Cherry HR: Cf:a-e; T_mv:0-2; F:0-1 Days To...
Large deep red roma fruit on compact determinate plants. Very limited or no pruning required. 4–5 oz. Days to Maturity: 72 (from Transplant) Color: Red Hr (high Resistance): AaI; F...
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...
Germination: 80%
Color: Red
Ir (intermediate Resistance): St
Hr (high Resistance): Aal; F:1-2; V
Pvp (protected Variety Patent): N
Plant Habit: Determinate
Type: Slicers
Early, productive, and reliable. This hardy tomato yields full flavored, bright red fruit, even in the cool climates of the Pacific Northwest. The fruit are 12+ ounces and nearly seedless...
Early determinate salad variety with firm round extra large fruit. Color: Red Ir (intermediate Resistance): St; ToBRFV; TYLCV Hr (high Resistance): AaI; F 1; 2; For; ToMV; V 1 Days...
CROP FAILURE 2025 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...
