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'Siberian' - (Non-GMO) - Tomato Seeds - (Heirloom) - 200mg
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Sharply distinct red and perfectly shaped cold-climate tomatoes. This variety proved to be the most disease resistant and uniform tomato in our garden. Very impressed. Continues to produce fruit in lower temperatures.
Determinate. Solanum lycopersicum. Open Pollinated.
62 Days to Harvest!
Growing Tomatoes: A Quick Guide
1. Choose the Right Variety:
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Container Growing: Use a large, well-draining pot (5 gallons or more). Choose a rich, organic potting mix. Support the plant with a sturdy cage or stake. Water regularly and ensure the container gets plenty of sunlight.
Vertical Gardening: Set up a trellis or vertical support near the planting area. Train the tomato plant to climb as it grows by securing it with soft ties. This method saves space and can improve air circulation.
Hanging Baskets: Opt for a durable hanging basket with drainage holes. Use a high-quality potting mix and hang the basket in a sunny spot. Water frequently as hanging baskets dry out faster.
💧 Hydroponics: Use a hydroponic system (like NFT or DWC) with a balanced nutrient solution. Ensure adequate light (using grow lights if indoors). Regularly monitor and adjust nutrient levels and pH.
1. Choose the Right Variety:
- Indeterminate: Continues to grow and produce fruit throughout the season. Requires staking or caging.
- Determinate: Grows to a fixed height and produces fruit all at once. Suitable for container gardening.
- Timing: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Transplant seedlings outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil temperatures are consistently above 60°F (15°C).
- Location: Select a sunny spot with at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
- Soil: Use well-draining, nutrient-rich soil with a pH between 6.2 and 6.8. Enrich soil with compost or well-rotted manure.
- Seedlings: Space plants 24-36 inches apart. Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball, place the seedling in the hole, and backfill with soil. Bury up to the first set of leaves to promote strong root development.
- Direct Sowing: If planting from seeds directly, sow seeds ¼ inch deep in prepared soil. Thin seedlings to 24-36 inches apart once they’re established.
- Consistency: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water at the base of the plant to avoid wetting the foliage and reduce the risk of disease.
- Frequency: Water deeply once a week, increasing frequency during hot, dry periods. Use mulch to retain soil moisture and regulate temperature.
- Staking/Caging: Install stakes or cages at planting time to support plant growth. Indeterminate varieties will need robust support as they grow taller. Regularly tie stems to supports with soft ties.
- Initial Feeding: Use a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 10-10-10) at planting time.
- Ongoing: Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with a tomato-specific fertilizer or one higher in phosphorus and potassium but lower in nitrogen to promote fruiting over foliage growth.
- Indeterminate Varieties: Remove suckers (side shoots that grow between the main stem and branches) to promote better air circulation and fruit production. Pinch off lower leaves to keep foliage from touching the ground.
- Common Pests: Watch for aphids, whiteflies, and tomato hornworms. Use organic insecticides or natural predators like ladybugs.
- Diseases: Prevent common diseases like blight and powdery mildew by providing good air circulation, avoiding overhead watering, and rotating crops each year.
- Timing: Pick tomatoes when they are firm and have reached full color. Allow them to ripen on the vine for the best flavor. Harvest before frost to prevent damage.
- Storage: Store harvested tomatoes at room temperature for ripening. Avoid refrigerating as it can affect flavor and texture.
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Container Growing: Use a large, well-draining pot (5 gallons or more). Choose a rich, organic potting mix. Support the plant with a sturdy cage or stake. Water regularly and ensure the container gets plenty of sunlight.
Vertical Gardening: Set up a trellis or vertical support near the planting area. Train the tomato plant to climb as it grows by securing it with soft ties. This method saves space and can improve air circulation.
Hanging Baskets: Opt for a durable hanging basket with drainage holes. Use a high-quality potting mix and hang the basket in a sunny spot. Water frequently as hanging baskets dry out faster.
💧 Hydroponics: Use a hydroponic system (like NFT or DWC) with a balanced nutrient solution. Ensure adequate light (using grow lights if indoors). Regularly monitor and adjust nutrient levels and pH.