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FRONTIER SEED CO. USAMADE IN THE USAHEIRLOOM PRODUSE JUST TASTES BETTER!TOMATO Heirloom Mix – 40+ Seeds Surprise yourself with this Tomato Heirloom Mix! We’ve selected the most popular, beautiful and tasty heirloom tomatoes to liven up your garden! A perfect blend containing a myriad of colors and tastes, the flavors range from sweet, smoky, meloney, tangy, mild, rich and tomato-true. Tomato Heirloom Mix a mixture of cherry, tiny, round, pear, roma, giant beefsteak shaped heritage tomatoes with colors such as red, black, white, yellow, purple, pink and green. The seeds of all these Tomatoes will be RANDOMLY MIXED in ONE SINGLE packet. You will grow kaleidoscope of Tomatoes never seen in supermarkets – various shapes, sizes, colors and diverse tastes are on the cards when you start growing these beauties – the surprise factor will end once the fruit will be formed ! Tomatoes contain a nutrient called lycopene that has been shown in studies to help protect against breast, pancreatic, prostate, and intestinal cancers, and may help to reduce the risk of heart attacks. They are also a source of Vitamins C, A and E, potassium, and fiber. Tomato Growing Instructions & CareTomatoes are a warm season, frost tender annual plants. Seeds require a warm soil of between 68-88f to germinate. Sowing at too low a temperature will cause delayed or failed germination. When to SowTemperate Area: sow in early spring – either inside with extra bottom heat by using a bottom heat propagator, behind a sunny window or on top of a hot water system; if sowing outside wait until all frost danger has passed and the soil is warm. Generally, if starting tomato seeds inside then begin 6 to 8 weeks before the last expected frost date in your area. By sowing early there will be time for a good crop to be produced before the first frost in winter. Hot & Humid Area: On extremely hot days tomatoes can literally ‘cook’ on the vine and turn to mush. Tomatoes also can suffer sunburn; a white shade cloth cover can help reduce heat stress on the plants. The hardiest tomatoes for hot and humid conditions are Cherry and Roma types. For a round tomato Tropic is a good choice as it is disease resistant. Seed Sowing & CareSow .25″ deep into seed raising mix in seedling pots or trays. Germination takes 7 – 14 days. Liquid feed the seedlings once germinated. Seedlings are ready to transplant when the 2nd set of ‘true’ leaves appear. During seedling development make sure the seedlings are not crowded and receive strong light. Seedlings become leggy (etiolated) with weak stems if the light is insufficient or if they are too crowded. The best seedlings have strong, stout stems.Seedlings should be planted out in a full sun position after all frost danger has passed. Plant in rows 36″ apart with 24″ between plants.Transplant by planting seedlings deeper, up to the first set of ‘true’ leaves, first carefully removing the seed leaves. This speed up fruit production and increases root depth. Grow in a fertile, well-drained garden bed with a soil pH 5.8 – 7. Prepare the soil by adding compost. If stakes are required, then put them at the same time as transplanting takes place to avoid later root disturbance. Providing support to keep fruit clear of the ground helps keep fruit clean and prevents slug and snail damage. Mulch the plants well. Keep well fertilized and evenly watered. Fertilizer: Tomatoes are generally heavy feeders, requiring soil rich in organic matter and nutrients. Tomatoes planted in minimally fertile soils should be regularly fertilized with ORGANICS to keep their N-P-K levels consistent. Excessive nitrogen produces fast green growth but inhibits fruiting. Keeping this in mind, choose a organic fertilizer that’s low in nitrogen levels and higher in phosphorus and potassium. Examples of suitable N-P-K ratios for tomatoes include 8-32-16 and 6-24-24. Protect fruit from fruit fly with PestGuard Bags.Avoid planting in garden beds that have grown tomatoes, potatoes, capsicums or eggplants recently. We do not recommend pruning as it reduces yields but it can be useful in making plants much easier to stake. For blemish-free fruit provide adequate spacing, thin out excess growth for good airflow and water consistently. A propagation note will be supplied with the seed packet for your convenience. Tips: Plant in fertile, well composted soil, mulch and provide adequate water. Basic growing instructions will be supplied with the seed packet for your convenience. At Frontier Farms, we specialize in many varieties of Heirloom tomatoes, peppers, plus many other vegetable varieties. WHAT IS AN HEIRLOOM? Heirloom plants are grown from seeds that have been handed down thru generations, saved from year to year, some varieties dating back hundreds of years. Many made the migration from Europe and the East with the immigrants coming to the USA. The seeds are never cross pollinated and so they remain true to their particular characteristics. Heirloom tomatoes come in all colors, shapes, and sizes ? Reds, Pinks, Yellows, Orange, White, Green, Striped, and Black. Ranging in sizes of cherry and grape to large grapefruit size, meaty, or juicy. WHY HEIRLOOM? These tomatoes and other vegetable varieties are more natural, they are non GMO (genetically modified). They do not have as long of a shelf life as store bought tomatoes/vegetables, but that is what makes them special. They have a real fantastic tomato flavor not found in grocery store offerings. These tomatoes/vegetables are indeterminate (they grow all season, they flower all season and they produce tomatoes all season. They don’t stop until frost. Once heirloom tomatoes and vegetables are picked, they do not have a long shelf life as hybrids but they more than make up for any shortcomings in flavor. This is true for all heirloom vegetables.Please see my other listings and my store for more great varieties and thank you!