Growing Specifications:

Tomatoes yield best in clay or loam soils that are well drained and high in organic matter. They can tolerate acid soil as low as 5.5, but they prefer to grow in 6.0-6.8 range. Using the Cottage Seed Co. Organic Calcium can help to maintain a base saturation for calcium. Use a high phosphorus fertilizer for transplants. Take care not to over-fertilize with Nitrogen as this can result in more foliage but lower yields.

Seeding Depth: Planting depth: 1/8-1/4".

Plant Spacing: Plant spacing: for indeterminate 24-36".

Row Spacing: 4-6’ centers. Greenhouse Tomatoes- maintain 4 square ft/plant.

When to Sow:

Days to maturity are from transplants. Start seeds 6-8 weeks before planting date. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 75-85°F; seeds in colder situations will germinate very slowly. Do not start too early; transplants will suffer if allowed to become root bound and leggy. Harden off transplants by reducing water and nitrogen fertilizer. Transplant outdoors after danger of frost has passed.

Companion planting: plant alongside cucumbers, Basil, Onions, Nasturtium, Calendula, Carrot, and Parsley