Tomato Seeds - Large Red Cherry

This is a "Multiple Variation" style listing. Use the "Seed Qty" drop-down menu, above, to select quantity/weight. Choose from: 30 Seeds for $2.00 100 Seeds for $4.00 200 Seeds for $6.00 400 Seeds for $10.00 800 Seeds for $18.00 This item ships free when paid together with any other purchase. U.S. Addresses Only. Tomato Seeds - Large Red Cherry, (Lycopersicon esculentum) Open Pollinated Heirloom Non GMO Indeterminate 75 days Large Red Cherry Tomato is an excellent salad tomato. The fruits from this variety average 1 oz. each and are larger than most cherry varieties with clusters of 5 on spreading, hardy vines. Fruits are 1 to 1-1/4" diameter, deep red and perfectly round with a wonderful sweet flavor that pops in your mouth as you eat them fresh. Fruits are very firm and keep well after harvest. Green fruits may be pickled, while ripe ones are used fresh or for preserves. Large Red Cherry Tomato are best when staked and trimmed. Can also be used in tall cages. Vines are very productive and show some resistance to disease. GENERAL GROWING INFORMATION Sowing: 1/8" Deep, Sow early indoors in cool climates. Sow 3-5 weeks before predicted last frost. Transplant outside 6-8 weeks from sowing. Germination 7-14 days. 70-75°F. Height: 48 to 72 inches Spread: inches Spacing: 24 to 36 inches Light: Full Sun Care: Stake or cage to save space. Water deeply when dry and feed monthly. Harvest: Pick gently when color is fully developed. Your Health: Rich in calcium, Iron and Vitamins A, B1, B2, Niacin and C. Tips for Growing Tomatoes: When starting your tomato seeds be sure you have a place where they can get enough light. Consider using a grow light to supplement sunlight. Don’t start plants too early. Sow seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before transplanting outside. Plant them 1/8 inch deep in sterile seed starting mix in flats or cells. Seeds germinate best at 70-75°F. Then grow transplants at about 70 F. Don’t rush to transplant. Cold soil and air temperatures can stress plants. Wait at least a week or two after the last frost. Nighttime temperatures should be consistently above 45 F. Use black plastic mulch to warm soil and/or row covers, hot caps or other protection to keep plants warm early in the season. Remove covers whenever temperatures exceed 85 F. Harden off plants before transplanting by reducing water and fertilizer, not by exposing to cold temperatures, which can stress them and stunt growth. Mulch plants to maintain soil moisture and suppress weeds. Tomatoes need a consistent supply of moisture. If it rains less than 1 inch per week, water to make up the difference. Growing tomatoes in cages is a good compromise between labor-intensive staking and just letting them sprawl. You can purchase tomato cages at your local garden center, or simply bend a 6-foot-long piece of 4- to 6-inch wire mesh into a cylinder about 22 inches in diameter. (Cattle fencing or concrete reinforcing wire mesh work well for this.) Place cage around plants soon after transplanting and anchor with stakes. Avoid excessive nitrogen applications, which can cause excessive foliage and poor fruit set. Also avoid using fresh manure or high nitrogen fertilizers (those with three or more times nitrogen than phosphorus or potassium). Poor fruit set can also be caused by heavy rainfall or temperatures that are either too high (above 90 F) or too low (below 55 F). On most soils, you can sidedress about 1/2 cup of 5-10-5 per plant and work shallowly into the top inch of soil when fruits are about 1 inch in diameter and again when harvest begins. Germination: Seeds Packets are labeled with seed name and sowing details. Seeds have not been pretreated unless specified in the listing. Seed is not a specific Cultivar (Variety) unless specified in the listing. Due to the many factors involved in successful germination, Seller cannot be responsible for buyers growing methods or mistakes. I have provided what I believe to be a good overview on this page (which you are free to print for further reference), however, it is still recommended to check specialist literature for more details and practices specific to your climate and soil conditions to avoid mistakes in the germination and growing process. Shipping and Discounts: All items are set up to automatically discount as follows: Any promotional offers are discounted by using the "Add to Cart "only.To qualify for any discounts, items must be paid together, on the same eCRATER invoice.If paid separately, no discounts will be applied though seller reserves the right to ship together.If there are any questions or concerns about the amount due, please message me before paying so I can address all of your concerns before there is a problem. Buyer assumes responsibility once payment has been made. 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