{"product_id":"seed-tomato-homestead-2","title":"Seed Tomato Homestead","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Homestead Tomato, or\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lycopersicon lycopersicum \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e''Homestead''\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis an heirloom variety of tomato that is prized for its heat tolerance. Here’s why the Homestead Tomato is the perfect addition to your vegetable garden:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Season: \u003c\/strong\u003eTomato seeds are best started indoors 6-8 weeks prior to the last frost date with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/settlemyrenursery.com\/products\/seed-starter-8qt?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=8f84ff852\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003equality seed starter mix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Sow seeds 1\/4 inches deep and keep in front of a sunny window or under an LED grow light. Transplant to the garden by mid-spring. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tomatoes require full sun and thrive in the late-spring heat. The Homestead Tomato is particularly heat tolerant and will have a longer production season than other tomato varieties. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tomatoes require organically rich, well-draining soil. Be sure to plant your tomato transplants with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/settlemyrenursery.com\/products\/bio-tone-starter-plus-starter-fertilizer?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=630cdc508\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003equality plant food\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to reduce transplant shock and boost root growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e You can expect to harvest your first tomatoes in the early summer. They will appear plump and have a bright red color when ready for harvest. Homestead Tomatoes are firm and meaty, making them perfect to pile on sandwiches and hamburgers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Settlemyre Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43733092827187,"sku":"201137","price":3.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/6802\/0531\/files\/201137_9960e7b7-1f69-47d8-8677-f5af153234a7.jpg?v=1762454249","url":"https:\/\/commercial-shop.settlemyrenursery.com\/products\/seed-tomato-homestead-2","provider":"Settlemyre Nursery Commercial","version":"1.0","type":"link"}