Tomato Big Rainbow Open Pollinated Heirloom and 49 similar items

Tomato Big Rainbow or Lycopersicon esculentum Open Pollinated Heirloom 30 Seeds Non-GMO - US grown - Open-pollinated - Untreated Flat Rate Shipping However Many Packs of Seeds Ordered. Also Free Shipping on seeds when combine with any item in our Store. If your shipping is not adjusted at checkout a refund for the difference will be sent when we process the order. We are a licensed plant and seed dealer located in Middle Georgia. Please contact us with any questions or concerns. Thank you for stopping by ~ Follow Smoot's Farms on other social media platforms! _____________ Big Rainbow is an heirloom tomato with great color, flavor, and size. Reaching sizes up to 4.5" in diameter and weighing up to 24 Oz, this tomato is orange with red markings and can exhibit cracking. It is loaded with delicious old-fashioned tomato flavor and matures in 90 days. Indeterminate. Sowing: Start tomatoes indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost of spring, sowing big rainbow heirloom tomato seeds in a flat 1/4" deep and 1" apart. Keep the temperature at 70-75 degrees F until germination, as well as providing adequate light in a sunny window or under a grow light; keep the soil moist, but make sure drainage is adequate. When the second set of leaves emerges, transplant the seedlings into individual pots; bury the stems up to the lowest set of leaves to grow strongly rooted plants. A week before planting the seedlings outside, begin exposing them to the weather during the day to harden them; tomatoes cannot endure cold weather, and should not be transplanted outside until all threat of frost has passed. When the soil temperature reaches at least 70 degrees F, plant the seedlings in full sun and very rich soil; once more, bury the entire stem up to the lowest set of leaves. If providing a trellis, space the plants 2' apart, but if allowing the vines to spread, space the plants 3-4' apart. For companion planting benefits, plant tomatoes with carrots or onions, but avoid planting them with cabbage or potatoes. Growing: Indeterminate tomato varieties often perform best when provided with a trellis or support, since this protects them from various pests and diseases in connection with too much soil contact. Put the supports in place before the seedlings develop vines. As the vines begin to grow, tying them to the support helps their development. Since temperatures below 55 degrees F can damage production, protect the plants if temperatures drop. A thick layer of mulch helps conserve moisture and control weeds; water the plants once a week, but avoid getting the leaves wet. Pruning the "suckers," or shoots that grow between the main stem and the branches, will greatly improve the production and strength of the plant. Harvesting: Test the ripeness of tomatoes by pressing them gently; the flesh should yield slightly. The mature color also indicates ripeness. If the stem does not come easily off the vine, cut it with a scissors. Vine ripened tomatoes have the best flavor, but as soon as frost comes, all tomatoes should be harvested, even the green ones. Unripe tomatoes will ripen eventually if kept in a warm place out of direct sunlight.