Tomato 'Long Keeper' Seeds (Naturally Grown)
$3.50
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SKU
GH1247
These tomatoes stay fresh for 6-12 weeks, providing fresh tomatoes during the fall and into the winter.
This variety was introduced by Burpee in 1979. These tomatoes stay fresh for 6-12 weeks, providing fresh tomatoes during the fall and into the winter if unblemished and stored at 65° F. They can be harvested when they’re a light orange-red color, and will change to a medium-red color during storage. These 4-8 oz. thick-skinned round tomatoes are not as tasty as other varieties that are harvested in midsummer, but will be far tastier than store-bought during the late fall and winter!
| 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 | 80-90 |
| 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, salad, Fresh, slicing |
| Fruit Color | Bicolor, Pink, Red |
| Fruit Size | Medium (under one pound) |
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