(Lycopericon esculentum)Similar to Red Fig in shape and taste, with extremely strong, productive vines and bright golden fleshy fruit, these tomatoes are a classic and colorful addition to your plate. This is one of those tomatoes we both remember from childhood, and it is very easy to grow. Indeterminate, 70-75 days. UO
Packet: 30-35 seeds
Product Code:TOM-YP-pkt
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Transplant out after danger offrost (45+F nighttime temps).
Note: Don't start too early or plants will be leggy and root-bound! Tomatoes do well in clay to loam soils.
PLANTING DEPTH:
1/8-1/4"
SPACING:
18-30" spacing in rows 5' apart.
EMERGENCE:
5-10 days @ soil temp 70-85F
LIGHT:
Full sun
FERTILITY:
Medium-Heavy. Prefers well-drained, well-balanced fertile soil with a pH between 6.0-7.0. Note that excess Nitrogen will encourage foliage, not fruit! Low calcium and irregular watering will result in blossom end rot.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
Row cover may be used for extra warmth and possible earlier fruit set.
Irregular watering can result in blossom end rot. Even watering and supplemental calcium can help prevent this.
Plant deeply to encourage healthy root structure.
Indeterminate varieties may benefit from pruning suckers to encourage air flow, plant health, and energy towards plant top and fruit.
Determinate varieties do not need pruning.
Trellis Indeterminate varieties! We really like the Florida weave.
