Solanum lycopersicum
USDA organic. This classic Italian beauty offers heavy clusters of elongated plump fruits bursting with juicy flavor. Perfect for making thick, rich tomato sauce to use all year. Vigorous vines yield abundantly with big crops throughout the harvest season.
Sow Indoors | Feb-Mar |
Plant Spacing | 3ft |
Germination | 7-14 days |
Transplant to Harvest | 72-78 days |
Tomato Type | Indeterminate |
Gardener’s Notes: Tomatoes are a warm season crop. Start seeds indoors in a container of seed starting mix 6 weeks before night temperatures regularly reach 50F (10C). Keep most but not soggy and very warm 75-80F (24-27C). When seedlings are 2-3 inches tall, transplant into larger individual containers. When weather is warm and night temperatures stay above 50F (10C), plant outdoors in full sun in rich, fertile soil. Provide tall, sturdy cages or stakes at planting time. Water consistently. Pick when fruits are fully colored up and give slightly to the touch.