Tomato 'Chalk's Early Jewel' Seeds (Naturally Grown)
$3.50
In stock
SKU
GH1223
4-6 oz. smooth, red, oblong, meaty globe fruits.
Created by James Chalk of Norristown, Pennsylvania who introduced this tomato in 1899. The Stokes Company commercially introduced it in 1904. The plants are good producers of 4-6 oz. smooth, red, oblong, meaty globe fruits. The tomatoes have a sweet, old-fashioned flavor with balanced acidity. Perfect for sandwiches, salads, and slicing.
| Botanical Name | Lycopersicon lycopersicum |
|---|---|
| Seeds Per Pack | 25 |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 5 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m) |
| Plant Spacing | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested |
| Growth Habit | Indeterminate |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Days to Harvest | 70-80 |
| Propagation Methods | From herbaceous stem cuttings, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds, Ferment seeds before storing |
| Open Pollinated (OP) | Yes |
| Usage | Fresh, slicing |
| Fruit Color | Red |
| Fruit Size | Medium (under one pound) |
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