Tomato

The Seed Savers Exchange - Historic variety introduced circa 1889 by H.G. Hastings & Co. of Interlachen, Florida. Flattened pink 3" fruits with excellent full flavor. Vigorous, very productive plants. Indeterminate, 80 days from transplant. Characteristics:  Organic Flattened pink-red fruits grow to 3-4 ounces Excellent full flavor Vigorous and productive plants Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season 80 days from transplant 25 Seeds per 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 Outdoors: 24-36” Apart Support: Cage, stake, or trellis Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - Originally from Germany. The name translates as “giant bunches of grapes.” Introduced commercially in the U.S. in 1994 by Southern Exposure Seed Exchange. High-yielding plants. Tasty 1" fruits are borne on large sprays and shaped like beaked plums. Indeterminate, 80 days from transplant. ±19,800 seeds/oz.  Characteristics:  Organic Tasty fruits grow to 1 inch Fruits are borne on large sprays and shaped like beaked plums Very productive Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season 80 days from transplant 25 Seeds per 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 Outdoors: 24-36” Apart Support: Cage, stake, or trellis Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Developed for the canning industry; hearty tomato flavor and meaty texture. High Mowing Organic Seeds - Bright red fruit with a small seed cavity and good color throughout, good for slicing or canning. Widely adapted and crack resistant. Developed in 1934 by Rutgers University in cooperation with Campbell's Soup for the New Jersey canning industry. Characteristics:  Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Indeterminate Resists cracking 6-8 oz Good disease resistance  75 days  1/10 gram Instructions - Tomatoes are warm-season tender annuals. Tomatoes yield best in clay or loam soils that are well-drained and high in organic matter. They can tolerate acid soil as low as 5.5, but they prefer to grow in the 6.0-6.8 range. Days to maturity are from transplants. Start seeds 6-8 weeks before the planting date.  Planting depth: 1/8-1/4"  Plant spacing: for determinate varieties 12-18", for indeterminate 24-36" Row Spacing: 4-6’ centers"  Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - Winner of our 2017 Tomato Tasting - Paste/ Sauce division. The great meaty texture is paired with a tangy, sweet flavor that makes it an ideal sauce tomato. Fruits measure 2½-3¾". At Seed Savers Exchange (zone 4B), it was a bit later maturing but had above-average productivity. Grown by Charles Salvaterra since the early 1980s, this heirloom tomato has been shared within the Hazleton, Pennsylvania community since the 1950s. Indeterminate, 70-80 days from transplant. Characteristics:  Organic 70-80 days from transplant From the Collection Variety 2018 25 Seeds 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 Outdoors: 24-36” Apart Support: Cage, stake, or trellis Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

The Seed Savers Exchange -Introduced through SSE in 1984 by Will Bonsall, originally from the Lowden Collection. Dwarf sprawling plants with very early fruit set. Egg-shaped 2-3" fruits with good strong flavor. Not the same as Siberia, which is inferior in all respects. Determinate, 57-60 days from transplant. Characteristics:  Organic Egg-shaped fruits grow to 2-3 inches Rich, strong flavor Determinate - Fruit ripens over a 2 week period 57-60 days from transplant 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 Outdoors: 24-36” Apart Support: Cage, stake, or trellis Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - Traditional Russian variety with distinctive carrot-like silvery-gray foliage on compact 24" plants. Heavy crops of round, slightly flattened 3-3½" red fruits. The unique decorative variety is a real eye-catcher. Does well in hanging baskets or on patios. Introduced by Seed Savers Exchange in 1995. Determinate, 60 days from transplant.  Characteristics:  Organic Flattened red fruits grow to 3-4 inches Carrot-like, silvery-gray foliage Compact 24" plants Does well in hanging baskets Determinate - Fruit ripens over a 2 week period 60 days from transplant 25 Seeds per 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 Outdoors: 24-36” Apart Support: Cage, stake, or trellis Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Slender yellow grape tomatoes simply glow in clamshell containers. High Mowing Organic Seeds - Slightly later to mature than the rest of Galaxy Suite collection, but worth the wait for these special yellow morsels that will continue to ripen until frost and hold well through storage and transport. Plants are prolific and require diligent trellising. Exceptional flavor and a unique shape you won't find anywhere else, Starlight was the first Galaxy Suite tomato that won us over. Part of High Mowing's exclusive Galaxy Suite tomato collection bred by Phillip Griffiths of Cornell University. Characteristics:  Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated High Mowing Organic Seeds Exclusive  Indeterminate BR .25 oz  70 days  Instructions - Tomatoes are warm-season tender annuals. Tomatoes yield best in clay or loam soils that are well-drained and high in organic matter. They can tolerate acid soil as low as 5.5, but they prefer to grow in the 6.0-6.8 range. Days to maturity are from transplants. Start seeds 6-8 weeks before the planting date.  Planting depth: 1/8-1/4"  Plant spacing: for determinate varieties 12-18", for indeterminate 24-36" Row Spacing: 4-6’ centers"  Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - One of four tomato varieties sent to the U.S. from former Czechoslovakia by Milan Sodomka. Compact plants with potato leaf foliage loaded with clusters of 2" fruits. Quite early, great flavor. Heavy yields all season. Produces well in northern climates. Indeterminate, 55-70 days from transplant.  Characteristics:  Organic Clusters of 2" red fruit Early maturing and productive variety Potato leaf foliage Produces well in northern climates Indeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season 55-70 days from transplant 25 Seeds per 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 Outdoors: 24-36” Apart Support: Cage, stake, or trellis Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Renee's Garden - Strong-yielding, short, sturdy vines bear heavy crops of beautiful, plump, mahogany red faintly striped tomatoes with a delicious, well-balanced flavor. A perfect variety to grow in containers or small space gardens. Tasmanian chocolate tomatoes are heavy for their size, extra juicy, and perfect for BLTs, sliced for salads, or enjoy in good old-fashioned tomato sandwiches.  Characteristics:  Organic Heirloom  Good in containers  Mahogany-red tomatoes  Rich, delicious, well-balanced flavor    Instructions - In early spring, start indoors about 6 to 8 weeks before outdoor night temperatures are reliably in the 50-55°F.  Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep and 1 inch apart in a container of seed starting mix. Keep moist but not soggy, and very warm, 80°F. Provide a strong light source until seedlings are ready to plant outside. When seedlings are 2 inches tall, transplant them into individual 4-inch pots. Maintain at 70°F. Feed with half-strength fertilizer every 2 weeks until ready to plant. When nights reach 55°F, gradually acclimate to outdoor conditions. Plant these vigorous, early-bearing vines 3 feet apart into rich soil in full sun.  Tomatoes need at least 6 hours of full sun every day. Provide strong stakes or wire cages at planting time as plants get heavy with fruit. Mulch plants well to maintain even moisture. Pick fully ripe. Don’t store tomatoes in the fridge. To Grow in Containers - Use pots at least 15-18 inches in diameter and 18 inches tall. Use the fresh potting mix to prevent soil-borne disease. Transplant one seedling per pot. Water regularly: in hot weather, pots may need daily watering. Fertilize every other week with a low nitrogen fertilizer for strong plants and good yields.  Sow seeds indoors from February-March  7-14 days to germinate  Transplant outdoors in full sun from April-June  Mature height: 2.5-3 feet  80-85 days to harvest  Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.