Heirloom Tomato Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Heirloom Tomato Seeds produce traditional open-pollinated tomato plants known for their rich flavor, diverse fruit shapes, and vibrant colors. These plants are widely grown in home gardens for their superior taste and genetic diversity compared to modern hybrid varieties. Heirloom tomatoes can range from small cherry types to large beefsteak fruits, often showing unique shapes and colors like red, pink, yellow, and purple. They thrive in warm climates with full sun and well drained, fertile soil.

Features

• Traditional open-pollinated heirloom variety
• Rich, superior tomato flavor
• Wide variety of fruit colors and shapes
• Suitable for home gardens and containers
• High-value gourmet gardening crop

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Solanum lycopersicum
• Common Name: Heirloom Tomato
• Plant Type: Fruiting vegetable plant
• Growth Habit: Annual vine or bush (variety dependent)
• USDA Zones: 3 to 11 (warm-season annual)
• Planting Season: Spring to early summer
• Growing Season: Warm season crop
• Sowing Season: February to June
• Germination Time and Conditions: 5 to 14 days in warm soil (20°C to 30°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile loamy soil rich in organic matter
• Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture without waterlogging
• Mature Plant Size: 50 to 200 cm depending on variety
• Plant Spacing: 40 to 75 cm apart