Description
25 Seeds per pack
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum) 50 – 80 days Gardeners Delight Heirloom Open Pollinated Tomato has very bright red 1/3 to 1/2 oz fruit that grow in clusters of 6 to 12. Fruit are crack resistant, bear until frost, and are best if grown on stakes or in cages. Gardeners Delight is Indeterminate.
Planting Instructions for Gardeners Delight 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 Gardener's Delight Tomato unique?
The Gardener's Delight Tomato is an heirloom variety known for its very bright red, crack-resistant fruits that grow in clusters of 6 to 12. Each fruit weighs 1/3 to 1/2 oz. These indeterminate plants bear fruit continuously until frost, making them ideal for extended harvesting.
How long does it take for Gardener's Delight Tomatoes to mature?
Gardener's Delight Tomatoes mature in 50-80 days, offering an early to mid-season harvest of delicious and reliable fruits.
What type of plant is the Gardener's Delight Tomato?
The Gardener's Delight Tomato is an indeterminate variety, meaning it grows continuously and produces fruit throughout the growing season. It performs best when grown on stakes or in cages for support.
How should Gardener's Delight Tomato seeds be planted?
To grow Gardener's Delight 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 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 Gardener's Delight 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 promote strong root development along the stem, resulting in robust plants capable of producing clusters of crack-resistant, flavorful fruits all season long.
JoAnn (verified owner) –
Incredible producer. I will grow again. Grown in hot and humid climate.
The Prices (verified owner) –
These did not stop producing until the hardy frosts of southern Michigan set in. Great flavor!