2026 Seedstock Now Available!
Firefly Farm & Mercantile - We grow this variety each year on our farm. It is an amazing tomato and has such a sweet flavor. We do not use chemicals in our farming and only use compost approved for organic production.
Renee's Garden -Heirloom producing intense glowing-orange, juicy slicing tomatoes, heavy for their size with a mild, sweet flavor and creamy texture. The tall, sturdy vines produce heavy yields over a long season.
Characteristics:
- Organic
- Heirloom
- Golden-orange color
- Creamy texture and sweet flavor
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Instructions -
In early spring, start indoors about 6 to 8 weeks before outdoor night temperatures are reliably 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 indeterminate climbers 3 feet apart into rich soil in full sun.
Prepare the soil well with aged manure or compost. Plant several inches deeper than seedlings were growing in containers. Provide strong stakes or tall wire cages at planting time. Mulch to provide even moisture retention; don't overwater once fruit begins to ripen.
For the best flavor, pick fully ripe and don’t store in the refrigerator.
- Sow seeds indoors from February-March
- 7-14 days to germinate
- Transplant outdoors in full sun from May-June
- Mature height: 5-7 feet
- 80 days to harvest
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.
