Heirloom Container Tomatoes
Tasmanian Chocolate
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Heirloom Container Tomatoes
Tasmanian Chocolate
STARTING SEEDLINGS
In early spring, start indoors about 6 to 8 weeks before outdoor night temperatures are reliably in the 50-55°F (10-13°C). Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep and 1 inch apart in a container of seed starting mix. Keep moist but not soggy, and very warm, 80°F (27°C). Provide a strong light source until seedlings are ready to plant outside. When seedlings are 2 inches tall, transplant into individual 4 inch pots. Maintain at 70°F (21°C). Feed with half-strength fertilizer every 2 weeks until ready to plant. When nights reach 55°F (13°C), gradually acclimate to outdoor conditions. Plant these vigorous, early bearing vines 3 feet apart into rich soil in full sun.
TO GROW IN CONTAINERS
Use pots at least 15-18 inches in diameter and 18 inches tall. Use fresh potting mix to prevent soil borne disease. Transplant one seedling per pot. Water regularly: in hot weather, pots may need daily watering. Fertilize every other week with a low nitrogen fertilizer for strong plants and good yields.
GROWING NOTES
Tomatoes need at least 6 hours of full sun every day. Provide strong stakes or wire cages at planting time as plants get heavy with fruit. Mulch plants well to maintain even moisture. Pick fully ripe. Don’t store tomatoes in the fridge.
Sow Seeds Indoors |
Days To Germinate |
Transplant OutdoorsIn Full Sun |
Mature Height |
Transplant To Harvest |
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Feb. – March
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7 – 14 days
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April – June
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2 1/2 – 3 feet
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80 – 85 days
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Sow Seeds Indoors |
Days To Germinate |
Transplant OutdoorsIn Full Sun |
Mature Height |
Transplant To Harvest |
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Feb. – March
|
7 – 14 days
|
April – June
|
2 1/2 – 3 feet
|
80 – 85 days
|
Sow Seeds Indoors
Feb. – March
|
Days To Germinate
7 – 14 days
|
Transplant OutdoorsIn Full Sun
April – June
|
Mature Height
2 1/2 – 3 feet
|
Transplant To Harvest
80 – 85 days
|
From Our Gardening Resources
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Articles
Growing Tomatoes From Seed
Celebrating Tomatoes
Tomato Types
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Moving Seedlings To Larger Pots
Planting Seedlings In The Garden
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Articles
Growing Tomatoes From Seed
Celebrating Tomatoes
Tomato Types
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Videos
Moving Seedlings To Larger Pots
Planting Seedlings In The Garden
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