Thick, rich flesh with great tomato flavor. Attracts beneficial insects? No Color Red Fruit Size 4.5 - 6.0" Plant Height 60.0 - 84.0" Plant Diameter 24.0 - 36.0" Hardiness Zone 3-11 Disease Resistance Taste Profile Many plum tomatoes can grow fairly tall (although in a container they may be shorter) and will need adequate support, so put your containers near a fence or plan on having a structure for them to grow on. Optimal germination occurs in 7-14 days with constant moisture and soil temperatures of 75-90F. Sow seeds into sterile seed starting mix, 1/8'-1/4' deep, indoors, 6-8 weeks prior to last expected frost date.
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Be sure to provide access to full sun, as tomatoes are a heat-loving plant. Other info: Direct sowing into the garden not recommended. A smaller pot will require even more frequent watering and feeding. You can do this once a month or every other week at half strength. Rich, smooth and savory with earthy tones. Here’s what real gardeners have to say about the best vegetable seeds, flower seeds, and herb seeds for sale online and in local garden stores. Deep red flesh is among the best tasting of all tomatoes. So dark that some tomatoes turn solid blue-black on the skin. This is an example of the timeline you would see based on your growing conditions. Becoming hard to find due to modern, flavorless hybrids. A good producer that makes a fine slicer too. Medium-sized fruit are round, red, meaty and loaded with flavor. So dark that some tomatoes turn solid blue-black on the skin. The darkest tomato we know A dark, meaty, very rich-fleshed tomato with extreme anthocyanin expression (same antioxidant in blueberries and blackberries). Famous old canning tomato, also makes a meaty slicer. Like most black tomatoes, the flavor is pleasingly rich, especially tasty in sauces. Healthy, highly adaptable and very productive over a long season. World’s Darkest Tomato the darkest tomato we know A dark, meaty, very rich-fleshed tomato with extreme anthocyanin expression (same antioxidant in blueberries and blackberries). This 2 to 3 ounce saladette variety is very good for fresh eating, salads, drying or making sauces. Tomatoes are heavy feeders, so it is best to fertilize regularly with fish emulsion or seaweed extract. Images and descriptions used courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. Use a fertile soil mix and water regularly. Selecting a container with drainage holes and then lining the bottom with rocks or gravel can help keep your tomatoes properly drained.
It is crucial that your container drains well, as you want to avoid rotting the roots. Water them regularly, but do not to let them sit in water.
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Vernissage was a free seed packet from Baker Creek. Plants in containers will need to be watered more frequently than plants in the ground or even in raised beds, as sun on the pot will heat the soil causing the moisture to evaporate more rapidly. Black Cherry was a variety from last year that I did not replant, it volunteered and I just let it. Tomatoes have somewhat deep roots and larger pots will give them the room they need to grow and gather nutrients. Your container should be fairly large, at least 24-48" deep and 18-36" in diameter for most varieties. Tomatoes can be quite successful when grown in containers.