- Hardiness Zone: 3-10 Annual
- Indeterminate
Seed Depth: 1/4 inch
Seed Spacing: Start indoors; transplant 24–36 inches apart
Row Spacing: 3–4 feet
Sunlight: Full sun
Days to Sprout: 6–10 days
Days to Maturity: 75–90 days
Growth Habit: Indeterminate vine
Sunlight: Full sun (6–8+ hours for best production).
Soil Type: Rich, well-drained soil amended with compost.
When to Plant: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost; transplant after frost danger has passed.
Direct Sowing: Not recommended — start indoors for best success.
Succession Planting: Not needed; one planting yields all season.
Watering: Deep, consistent watering to prevent cracking and promote even growth.
Feeding: Fertilize every 2–3 weeks with balanced or tomato-specific fertilizer.
Mulching: Helps conserve moisture and prevent soil splash.
Pruning / Staking: Stake or cage; prune suckers for larger fruit and airflow.
General Maintenance: Remove yellowing leaves and provide airflow to reduce disease.
When to Harvest: When fruits deepen to dark red-purple and feel slightly soft.
How to Harvest: Clip with scissors or pruners to avoid stem damage.
Storing the Crop: Store at room temperature; avoid refrigeration to preserve flavor.
When to Collect: From fully ripe fruits at peak color.
How to Collect: Ferment seeds in water 2–3 days, rinse clean, and dry thoroughly.
Storing Seeds: Store in a cool, dry place; viable for 4–6 years.
Why You’ll Love It
Rich, Smoky Flavor: Full-bodied taste with sweet, savory, and slightly salty notes.
Beautiful Color: Deep purple-red fruits with green shoulders create a dramatic harvest.
High Yield: Consistent producer of medium to large beefsteak-style tomatoes.
Heat Tolerant: Performs well in warm, sunny conditions with steady watering.
Chef’s Favorite: Exceptional for slicing, sandwiches, and caprese salads.
Plant Characteristics
Height: 4–6 feet
Growth Habit: Indeterminate (vining)
Fruit Color: Dark red to purple with green shoulders
Days to Maturity: 75–90 days
Hardiness Zone: 3–10 — Tender Annual
Flavor and Culinary Uses
Flavor: Sweet, smoky, rich, and complex with low acidity
Culinary Uses: Fresh slicing, sandwiches, salads, caprese, and gourmet dishes
Cooking Tips: Let fruits fully darken on the vine for maximum sweetness and depth
Companion Planting Tips
Good Companions: Basil, onions, marigolds, carrots, and peppers
Avoid Planting Near: Corn, fennel, and potatoes
Bonus Benefit: Marigolds planted nearby help deter nematodes and pests
Common Issues and Solutions
Cracking: Maintain even soil moisture and mulch heavily to prevent split skins.
Blossom End Rot: Keep moisture consistent and add calcium if soil is deficient.
Early Blight: Provide strong airflow and remove lower leaves as vines grow.
Seeds Per Packet
| 125mg | Approximately 35 |
| 500mg | Approximately 140 |
Why You’ll Love It
Rich, Smoky Flavor: Full-bodied taste with sweet, savory, and slightly salty notes.
Beautiful Color: Deep purple-red fruits with green shoulders create a dramatic harvest.
High Yield: Consistent producer of medium to large beefsteak-style tomatoes.
Heat Tolerant: Performs well in warm, sunny conditions with steady watering.
Chef’s Favorite: Exceptional for slicing, sandwiches, and caprese salads.
Plant Characteristics
Height: 4–6 feet
Growth Habit: Indeterminate (vining)
Fruit Color: Dark red to purple with green shoulders
Days to Maturity: 75–90 days
Hardiness Zone: 3–10 — Tender Annual
Flavor and Culinary Uses
Flavor: Sweet, smoky, rich, and complex with low acidity
Culinary Uses: Fresh slicing, sandwiches, salads, caprese, and gourmet dishes
Cooking Tips: Let fruits fully darken on the vine for maximum sweetness and depth
Companion Planting Tips
Good Companions: Basil, onions, marigolds, carrots, and peppers
Avoid Planting Near: Corn, fennel, and potatoes
Bonus Benefit: Marigolds planted nearby help deter nematodes and pests
Common Issues and Solutions
Cracking: Maintain even soil moisture and mulch heavily to prevent split skins.
Blossom End Rot: Keep moisture consistent and add calcium if soil is deficient.
Early Blight: Provide strong airflow and remove lower leaves as vines grow.
Seeds Per Packet
| 125mg | Approximately 35 |
| 500mg | Approximately 140 |
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