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It is the best known of the paste types, featuring few seeds and a rich, meaty interior. This variety is commonly used for sauces and ketchup. Productive plants bear 85 g (3 oz) pear-shaped fruit and boast disease resistance.
Lycopersicon esculentum
How To Grow
Start tomato seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost in your area. Follow the seed depth and spacing guidelines indicated below. Once all danger of frost has passed, seedlings should be hardened off before planting in their growing location. Seedlings should be transplanted according to the plant and row spacing directions below. Transplant seedlings into the garden once the soil temperature has reached 15°C (60°F). Pick a location sheltered from the wind. Regularly monitor your plants and ensure that the soil remains moist , but not soggy while they establish themselves in their new environment.
| Plant Type | Vegetable |
|---|---|
| Lifecycle | Annual |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Genus | Lycopersicon |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Days to Germination | 7 - 14 |
| Water Needs | Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week |
| Days to Maturity | 65 - 70 days (after transplanting outdoors) |
| Approx. Seed Count | 100-110 |