Tomato 'Galapagos Island' Seeds (Naturally Grown)
$3.50
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GH2355
Snack them straight from the vine, scatter them over salads, or roast them to concentrate their sweetness into little bursts of sunshine.
Galapagos Island is a wild tomato species from the Galapagos, prized for its tough, coastal grit and its steady clusters of tiny currant to cherry-sized fruits that ripen from yellow to a warm orange glow. Vigorous, shrubby indeterminate plants can sprawl and get tall; they set loads of fruit and often start ripening in about 70 days from transplant. Expect a bright, sweet tomato pop with a tangy edge; pick them a bit riper for the fullest flavor. This variety is noted for handling poor soils and even some salinity better than most tomatoes, making it a fun choice for challenging garden spots. Snack them straight from the vine, scatter them over salads, or roast them to concentrate their sweetness into little bursts of sunshine.
| 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 | 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 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; germinate in a damp paper towel, 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, salad, Fresh, slicing |
| Fruit Color | Yellow |
| Fruit Size | Small (grape/cherry varieties) |
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