John Baer Tomato, 1914 Heirloom, organic

The Seed Savers Exchange - From the Bonny group of tomatoes that includes Chalk’s Early Jewel. Introduced in 1914 by J. Bolgiano and Son of Baltimore (Maryland). Bright red, meaty, smooth fruits with very good flavor. Once a leading canning variety, also great for fresh eating. Heavy producer. Indeterminate, 60-80 days from transplant. 

Characteristics: 

• Organic
• Red, round fruits with good flavor
• Very productive
• Once a leading canning variety, also great for fresh eating
• Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season
• 25 seeds in packet

Instructions -

Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Tomatoes are sensitive to freezing temperatures, so wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm. Plant in full sun.

Sow indoors 6 weeks before the last frost

Germination 7-14 days

Plant apart 24-36" 

Support: Cage, stake, or trellis

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