Tomato Seeds - Slicing - Flame

85 Days to maturity (from transplant). Solanum lycopersicum. Flame Tomato Seeds. Non-GMO, warm season annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, indeterminate, slicing tomato. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Mostly red with yellow and orange streaking. Coming in at 1-2 lbs, Flame Tomatoes are lower in acidity compared to other tomatoes. The plants stay relatively compact and are very productive. This is the perfect tomato for the person wanting the classic summer tomato in the garden. ~6,800 seeds/oz. Download Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF Latin Name: Solanum lycopersicum (Previously Lycopersicon esculentum, however this name is no longer accepted as correct) Hardiness Zone: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Annual: Not intended to overwinter Days to Maturity: 85 (from transplant) Days to Germination: 7-10 Seeding Depth: 0.25 inch Direct Sow: No Start Indoors: Yes. Start Indoors 7-9 weeks before your last spring frost date. Tomato Type: Slicing - Larger, round tomatoes, the size of your fist or larger. Plant Spacing: 24-36 inches Row Spacing: 36 inches Plant Height: 48-60 inches Plant Width: 24 inches Plant Spread: 24 inches Growth Habit: Indeterminate - Indeterminate tomatoes are vine-type plants that sprawl (requiring a cage or trellis to support them) and continue to grow throughout the season. Indeterminate tomato plants will continue to produce tomatoes for the rest of the season, so you can harvest continually. Growth Speed: Late - Ready to harvest from 81 days or more from transplant. Difficult, if not impossible, to get a tomato by the 4th of July with these varieties. They are good late-summer to early-fall producers for most USDA Zones. Soil Preference: Well-draining, loose (sandy loam), slightly acidic (6.2 to 6.8), and moisture retaining. Too much nitrogen in the soil may lead to more foliage production and less fruiting. Tomatoes like more phosphorus and potassium than other vegetables. Temperature Preference: Warmer (70-85 F) Germination Temperature: 65-85 F Light Preference: Full Sun Pests and Diseases: Common pests known to harm tomato plants, in general, include the tomato hornworm, cutworm, aphids, flea beetles, tomato fruit worms, and whiteflies. Also, watch for common diseases such as blossom end rot, fusarium wilt, powdery mildew, verticillium wilt, late blight, bacterial canker/spot, and tobacco mosaic virus. Most of these can be prevented by maintaining a regular watering schedule and avoiding overwatering. Regularly check your plants for pest damage throughout the season. For treating pest and disease problems, we recommend using an organic neem-based product. Flame Tomato Color: Red, Yellow, Orange Flame Tomato Flavor: Sweet, meaty, juicy, low acidity Garden Size: Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed Tomato Use: Salads, fresh eating, slicing, sandwiches Climate Tolerance: Flame Tomato Growth Habits: Often started indoors, Flame Tomato should be planted under ¼" of soil. Tomatoes like it hot and should be outside when it is over 75°, and there is no frost in the forecast. In about 85 days, you should see full-grown fruits that will be red with orange and yellow streaking. Place in a place that is full sun in the garden. Various Uses for Flame Tomato: Flame Tomatoes are versatile in the kitchen. Due to their medium size, Flame Tomatoes are just right for a variety of purposes. They can be sliced and enjoyed on a sandwich. Try it on a BLT at peak season. Flame tomatoes also work well in sauces or canned. This tomato variety also works well in a salad. Flame Tomato Benefits: Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, vitamin C, folate, and vitamin K. Additional Information: Heirloom Flame Tomato originated from West Virginia in the 1880s. Seeds Per Package: 1 oz - Approximately 6,800 Seeds 4 oz - Approximately 27,000 Seeds 1 lb - Approximately 108,000 Seeds