Tomato 'Siletz' Seeds (Naturally Grown)
$3.50
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GH2190
The Siletz Tomato is an excellent choice for home gardens and market growers alike, promising both early and plentiful harvests of high-quality tomatoes.
Siletz is renowned for its reliability as a slicing tomato, offering an early harvest of 4–5 inch, deep red fruit that weighs between 7–10 ounces. Gardeners can expect multiple yields of flavorful ripe tomatoes throughout the season. Bred specifically for cooler climates by Dr. Jim Baggett of Oregon State University, the Siletz Tomato is an excellent choice for home gardens and market growers alike, promising both early and plentiful harvests of high-quality tomatoes.
| 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 | Determinate |
| 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 | 60-70 |
| 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 | Canning, Fresh, salad, Fresh, slicing |
| Fruit Color | Red |
| Fruit Size | Medium (under one pound) |
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