Virginia Sweets Beefsteak Heirloom Tomato Vegetable SeedsSolanum lycopersicumListing is for 1 packet of 15 seedsThis is one of the best bi-colored heirloom tomatoes I have ever grown. It is a favorite among tomato enthusiasts for a reason. These are large beefsteak size tomatoes which frequently top 1lb. The skin is a lovely golden yellow with red blushing on the bottom when ripe. The more ripe the tomato, the more pronounced the flavor and red streaks inside the flesh when sliced. It has a flavor that is fruity, not overly sweet, and balanced with just the right amount of acidity. Truly a gorgeous tomato. Tomato Characteristics Indeterminate Color: Golden yellow with blush red on the bottom when ripe. Inside flesh has red streaks in it. Flavor profile: sweet, fruity, and acidic Average fruit size: large beefsteak/slicer Ideal Growing Conditions Sun: Full sun Water: Keep soil consistenly moist but not waterlogged Fertilizer: Regular applications of an organic granular fertilizer, like Espoma Tomato-Tone greatly increase production. Please watch my YouTube video that explains my tomato fertilizer process and schedule: https://youtu.be/PHaXNGErTJ0 When To Sow Seeds: General guidelines recommend to start seeds indoors, 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost date. Hot climate (no snow areas), can also sow seeds indoors during the summer to transplant in the fall. Sow 2 seeds per 4 inch pot or solo cups with drainage holes cut out of the bottom, filled with sterile seed starting mix, cover with 1/4 inch of soil. Place over heat mats, use grow lights, and fertilize once the first set of true leaves appear to speed up growth. Please watch my YouTube video on how to sow tomato seeds for complete instructions: https://youtu.be/imIFbCSuvBU Please watch my YouTube video on how to transplant tomatoes into the garden: https://youtu.be/v0Di0vXnv9Y Germination: 7-10 days Days To Maturity: 80 days after transplanting How & When To Harvest: harvest as early as when the bottom of the tomatoes start to blush in color or wait for more of the tomato to turn color while on the vine Common Diseases: Tomatoes catch a ton of common leaf diseases caused by various pathogens that die when treated with hydrogen peroxide. If you notice powdery mildew, yellow spots, or black lesions on the stems, spray with 1 cup of 3% hydrogen peroxide per gallon of water to clean and disinfect. Repeat every 3 to 5 days until you notice the spread has stopped. If a lot of rain is expected, pre-treatment will help to prevent diseases. For severe leaf diseases use a stronger treatment like Monteray Disease Control. Common Pests: The most common pest when growing tomatoes are aphids, mealy bugs, spider mites, and worms (like the tomato horn worm or army worms). All of these can be treated with spinosad. Do I have a YouTube video tutorial on how to grow this? YES Checkout my tomato playlist: https://tinyurl.com/2tsw4esz Additional Tips/Information: N/A
