Tomato - Rosso Sicilian - Solanum lycopersicum

Tender Annual, Heirloom An Italian heirloom from Sicily, can be used as a slicer, for sauce or paste. 6 oz deeply ribbed fruits are beautiful when sliced and served with fresh mozzarella, basil, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Indeterminate.

Did You Know? Cooking tomatoes in oil increases the absorption of lycopene in the intestines.

Soil Temperature: 70-85°F
Planting Depth: 1/4"
Germination: 7-14 Days
Height At Maturity: 5-7'
Days to Maturity: 80 Days
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 24-36"
Approx Seeds per Pack: 50 Seeds

Features

Grow on a Trellis
Heirloom
Open-Pollinated
Requires Staking

Characteristics

USDA Growing Zone: Certified Organic Product

Growth Habit : Indeterminate

Life Cycle : Tender Annual

Plant Family : Solanaceae (Nightshades)

Planting Time : Spring

Planting Time : Summer

Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack

Starting Location : Start Indoors & Transplant

Sun Requirements : Full Sun

Tomato Type : Slicing

Planting & Care

Soil and Water: Tomatoes love fertile soil rich in organic matter. Add plenty of compost prior to planting. Soil pH is preferred between 5.5-7.0. Soak the soil 4"-6" deep at 7-day intervals.

Planting and Growing: Sow seeds in flats 6-8 weeks before the last frost and thin to 2" apart after the first true leaves appear. Before transplanting after the last frost, harden off the plants by placing them outdoors for a few hours to start, increasing the amount of time each day until they are accustomed to a full day of sunlight.

Harvesting & Storage: Harvest when individual fruits give slightly under finger pressure; the shoulders may not have changed color yet.

Guarantee

Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply brand vegetable seeds are guaranteed to germinate. Once the seeds have sprouted, please understand that Peaceful Valley cannot be held responsible for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions that must be met to ensure the success of your crop(s).

Useful Information

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Paste Rosso Sicilian Tomato Seeds (Organic)