Homestead Tomato Seeds

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Homestead Tomato Seeds

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Homestead Tomato Seeds | Product Features

  • High-quality Homestead Tomato Seeds for planting.
  • Heavy yielding semi-determinate plant grown for its extreme heat tolerance.
  • Produces beautiful bright red tomatoes perfect for making sauces or canning.
  • Meaty crack resistant tomato with a sweet and slightly acidic flavor.
  • Large, premium seed packets give instructions on how to grow and when to plant outdoors.
  • Seed packet contains 100 mg of Non-GMO, Heirloom seeds (about 45 seeds).

Homestead tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is a semi-determinate variety that is very heat tolerant and reliably sets fruit in high temperatures. Mid-sized 8 to 12 oz red tomatoes have great flavor and are ideal for sandwiches, salads, and preserving. Crack resistant.

Home-grown heirloom tomatoes have so much more flavor than supermarket hybrid varieties. Mix with fresh mozzarella and basil for a summertime salad or bruschetta, make fresh pico, a tomato tart, smoky and spicy tomato jam, or preserve them (dried or canned).

Start indoors 10-12 weeks before setting outside.  Keep growing medium between 70-80°; tomatoes love heat.  When first true leaves emerge, transplant the seedling into a larger container, burying the seedling deeply to encourage strong roots. Harden off plants and transplant outdoors into fertile, well-drained soil.

Homestead Tomato Seeds Growing Details
Botanical Name Solanum lycopersicum
Plant Spacing 36”
Planting Depth 1/4”
Spread 2-3’
Height 5-6’
Germination Temp 70-80 °F
Light Required Full Sun
Life Cycle Annual
Days to Germination 5-10 Days
Days to Maturity 75-85 Days
Planting Zone 3-11
Flower Form Yellow Star
Yield High
Growth Rate Moderate
Growing Season Spring - Fall
Harvest Season Summer - Fall

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Frequently Asked Questions

Determinate tomato plants grow into bushes of a fixed size. These plants produce most of their fruit all at once and have a short window for harvesting, usually about two weeks.

Indeterminate tomatoes grow into vines and need more support. These tomatoes have fruit that sets throughout the growing season. Vining tomatoes need more pruning and maintenance throughout the season because the vines will continuously grow and can reach heights of 6-8 feet.

Semi-determinate tomatoes, such as homestead, can benefit from pruning.
Tomato plants that are semi-determinate often grow vines that are shorter than indeterminate varieties. Pruning these plants allows their energy to be focused towards producing larger, healthier fruit.

Yes, tomatoes need trellising or a tomato cage to grow and keep their fruit off the ground. This allows for better airflow for the plant and helps prevent diseases. Fruit that is touching the ground will become misshapen, rot faster and is more susceptible to pests. It also can help with weed control, watering, and fertilizing.
Because of their height and weight, indeterminate varieties may need larger, sturdier cages.

Select a fully ripe tomato. Scoop the seeds and surrounding pulp into a container, add water, and allow it to ferment for a few days. Seeds that will be viable for planting will sink to the bottom. Skim off the floaters and gel on the top of the water. Then, rinse the remaining seeds thoroughly, removing all pulp and debris. Allow the seeds to dry completely before storing.

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