Description
25 Seeds per pack
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum) 75 days Sausage Heirloom Open Pollinated Tomato is a huge Roma type, up to 6″ long! A prolific paste tomato, ideal for catsup and sauces. Sausage is Indeterminate.
Planting Instructions for Sausage Tomato Seeds
Start Heirloom / Open Pollinated Tomato seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost date. Plant the Tomato seeds ¼” deep in sterile seed starting mix. Germination occurs in 6-14 days in soil 70-90°F. Once true leaves develop, separate Heirloom / Open Pollinated Tomato plants into 3-4″ pots, placing in full light & cooler temps (60-70°F). Set out hardened off Tomato transplants, in full sun, once soil has warmed, 18-30″ apart, in rows 3-4′ apart. Plant tall, spindly Tomato seedlings deeper, the stems will sprout roots and support and strengthen the plant. To help prevent blossom end rot, put 1 Tbs of lime, ground oyster shells, or crushed eggshells at the bottom of your planting hole. The calcium will help build strong cell walls once your heirloom tomatoes plants start producing fruit. For strong tomato plants, add 1 Tbs of aged compost and 1 Tbs of bone meal to the bottom of the hole as well.
FAQ:
What makes the Sausage Tomato unique?
The Sausage Tomato is a large Roma-type heirloom variety, producing fruits up to 6 inches long. It is a prolific paste tomato, making it ideal for making ketchup and sauces, thanks to its meaty texture and excellent flavor.
How long does it take for Sausage Tomatoes to mature?
Sausage Tomatoes mature in approximately 75 days, making them a mid-season variety perfect for gardeners seeking a high-yield paste tomato.
What type of plant is the Sausage Tomato?
The Sausage Tomato is an indeterminate variety, meaning it grows continuously and produces fruit throughout the season. Its robust growth habit ensures a steady and plentiful supply of tomatoes.
How should Sausage Tomato seeds be planted?
To grow Sausage Tomatoes, start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Plant seeds ¼ inch deep in sterile seed-starting mix at 70-90°F. Germination typically occurs in 6-14 days. Once true leaves develop, transplant seedlings into 3- to 4-inch pots and provide full light at cooler temperatures of 60-70°F. Harden off the plants and transplant them outdoors in full sun, spacing them 18-30 inches apart in rows 3-4 feet apart.
How can I ensure healthy Sausage Tomato plants and prevent blossom end rot?
To prevent blossom end rot, add one tablespoon of lime, ground oyster shells, or crushed eggshells to the planting hole for calcium. Enrich the soil with one tablespoon each of aged compost and bone meal. Plant tall seedlings deeper to encourage root growth along the stem, resulting in strong plants capable of supporting the heavy yields of this prolific variety.
Michael S. (verified owner) –
Can’t wait to grow the seeds into lovely yummy tomatoes!
Lisa (verified owner) –
Great quality, speed and packaging.
Catherine Worley (verified owner) –
I am amazed at the production of these plants. I have had paste tomato plants before but gave up on them because I needed so many plants to get the amount of sauce that I like to can. Not these! The size of the tomato is nice too and well as the flavor. I would definitely recommend them!
Patricia S. (verified owner) –
To me these are the best tomatoes to can as whole or chopped. I had them about 20 years ago. When I found out st. Clare’s I knew I would be assured of a good harvest
The Prices (verified owner) –
The moisture content of these tomatoes was perfect for roasting and making into a hearty tomato sauce. The flavor is very rich. And, when they say they are prolific producers, they aren’t kidding!