Description
25 Seeds per pack
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum) 70 days Super Sioux Heirloom Open Pollinated Tomato is an excellent variety for hot summer climates, it will set fruit in spite of hot dry conditions. Super Sioux has medium sized red globed shaped fruit that are thick walled, crack free, and have an acidic flavor. Super Sioux is Semi-Indeterminate.
Planting Instructions for Super Sioux 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 Super Sioux Tomato unique?
The Super Sioux Tomato is an heirloom variety specifically suited for hot summer climates, capable of setting fruit even in hot and dry conditions. It produces medium-sized, red, globe-shaped fruits with thick walls, an acidic flavor, and resistance to cracking.
How long does it take for Super Sioux Tomatoes to mature?
Super Sioux Tomatoes mature in approximately 70 days, making them a reliable mid-season variety for gardeners in challenging climates.
What type of plant is the Super Sioux Tomato?
The Super Sioux Tomato is a semi-indeterminate variety, meaning it has a more compact growth habit than fully indeterminate tomatoes but can still produce fruit over an extended period. This makes it versatile for both small and large garden spaces.
How should Super Sioux Tomato seeds be planted?
To grow Super Sioux 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 Super Sioux 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, ensuring healthy plants capable of producing crack-free fruits, even in hot, dry conditions.
Stuart S. (verified owner) –
Excellent
Bryson – Something to Eat Farm (verified owner) –
I think this tomato is incredible here in Arkansas. It tastes great and sets fruit at temperatures over 95. It resembles the better boy hybrid in size and appearance, but is way better. It cracks often, but rarely splits wide open, so it stores decently well. It is a traditional red acidic tomato that will do excellent in the south, and probably poor in the north. I think it likes humidity as well. Keep fertilizing organically, and it will produce well until frost, like the true Arkansas Traveler seed does. Bigger than expected also…I believe we got several over 10 oz.
Katcha Sanderson –
We do enjoy and appreciate trying different varieties to discover what grows best for us. Super Sioux came in a distant 2nd to Oregon Spring this year. Super Sioux required more garden space and provided less tomatoes in the bargain. The tomatoes are medium sized, and with OK flavor but perhaps our conditions (soil, climate, garden space) are likely a factor in not choosing to grow this variety again.