Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Heirlooms Evermore Tomato seeds

Brandywine Tomato-- Dating back to 1886, this beauty is adorned with deep pink flesh and smooth red skin. With many fruits weighing in at over 1 pound, this rich and spicy beef-stake tomato is considered by many to be the best tasting of all heirlooms. Requires full sun and moderate water. Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Transplant 3’ apart. 90-100 days to mature. Indeterminate. 25 untreated seeds



Marvel Striped Tomato-- A rare treat, these lovely bi-colored red and gold tomatoes are from the Zaptotec people of southern Mexico. Strong vines produce scads of large, sweet and juicy fruits with few seeds. A must try! They can take most growing conditions, including drought. Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Transplant 3’ apart in full sun. 85 days to mature. Indeterminate. 25 organic seeds



Amish Paste-- This old Wisconsin heirloom dating back to the early 1900’s comes with a nice balance of acid and sweetness, and was voted best-tasting of paste tomatoes. They bear large, solid meaty fleshed fruits with few seeds. Tomato seeds should be started indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, then transplanted 3’ apart in full sun. 75-85 days. Indeterminate. 25 organic seeds



Dr. Wyche’s Yellow-- Enjoy high yields of this glowing tangerine–orange colored fruit that stands out. With a tropical sweet taste, rich flavor, and low acid content, you won’t want to miss out! Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, then transplant 3’ apart in a sunny location. 75-90 days. Indeterminate. 25 organic seeds



Burbank-- This red round slicer was developed by Luther Burbank in 1915. In tests, it rated #1 for highest in amino acids. Stocky bushes yield many medium-sized fruit and no trellising is required. Also tolerates dry climates well. Tomato seeds should be started indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost and then transplanted when cold weather is no longer a threat. 70 days. Determinate. 25 organic seeds

Aunt Ruby’s German Green-- From Germany, this heirloom is a sweet beefsteak tomato that has a pale green color with a hint of yellow striping. The large fruit often weighs one pound or more. Aunt Ruby’s German Green has the wetness of a melon and can give a deep flavor explosion. It is generally used in salads, but is also a wonderful tomato to fry. Seeds should be started indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Transplant 3’ apart in warm sun. 80 days to maturity after transplant. Indeterminate. 25 untreated seeds.



Arkansas Traveler Tomato Seeds-- An heirloom from the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas. If you are looking for taste and quality, look no further. Performing better than average in hot, humid conditions, it bears good yields of 8oz. pinkish-red fruits that are juicy and full of flavor. Tomato seeds should be started indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Transplant when danger of frost is over. Indeterminate vines. 90 days. 25 organic seeds.

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