Organic Siletz Tomato Seeds

$3.49

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Description

CERTIFIED ORGANIC! Siletz Organic tomato seeds produce the earliest variety of slicing tomato. Siletz organic tomato plants will set fruit in warm or cool conditions, but are specifically bred to set fruit early on cool nights without pollination (parthenocarpic). Enjoy prolific early yields of deep red, blemish-free fruits. Siletz organic tomatoes average227-454 grams (8-16oz) and 10-15 cm(4-5″) in diameter. A great slicing tomato, Siletz Organic tomatoes are nearly seedless, and have a wonderful flavour with a sweet, acid taste.

Developed by Dr. Baggett at Oregon State University to thrive in cooler environments, Siletz Organic tomato plants are an improvement on the Oregon Spring variety, to be earlier and more vigorous with better resistance to cracking and cat facing. Plants from Siletz Organic tomato seeds are an outstanding, reliable producer in the cool conditions typically found on the West Coast. Resistant to Verticillium Wilt and Fusarium Wilt (Race 1).

Siletz Organic tomato plants have thick stems and heavy foliage – stake well to support vigorous growth.

Determinate (bush)

Matures in 52 – 75 days (Open-pollinated seeds)

0.1g – approximately 39 seeds

Difficulty
Moderately difficult

Timing
Start indoors mid-March to early April with bottom heat. Then grow seedlings on for 6-8 weeks at around 10°C (50°F). Early season tomatoes can be planted out when night time temperatures are reliably above 7°C (45°F). Other types should be transplanted out when night time lows are 10°C (50°F) or warmer. Days to maturity are from transplant date. Optimal soil temperature for germination: 25-35°C (68-95°F). With bottom heat seeds should germinate in 7-14 days.

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