Tomato Seeds - Slicing - Chef's Choice Purple Hybrid
80 Days to maturity (from transplant). Solanum lycopersicum. Chef’s Choice Purple Hybrid Tomato Seeds. Non-GMO, warm season annual, F1 hybrid, indeterminate, slicing tomato. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, greenhouses. Chef’s Choice Purple Hybrid produces 9 to 10-ounce fruits that are smooth, firm, flattened globes, which have exceptional flavor. ~6,800 seeds/oz.
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Growing Chef's Choice Purple Hybrid Tomatoes in the Vegetable Garden
For a bountiful harvest of Chef's Choice Purple Hybrid tomatoes, initiate the planting process indoors 7-9 weeks before the last spring frost. Sow the seeds at a depth of 0.25 inches in well-draining, loose soil. Once germinated (7-10 days), maintain the seedlings under optimal conditions with temperatures between 65-85°F and full sunlight. When the seedlings reach a height of 6-8 inches, and the threat of frost has passed, transplant them to your garden plot, raised beds, or greenhouses with a spacing of 24-36 inches between plants. As indeterminate tomatoes, these plants will continue to produce tomatoes throughout the season, ensuring a prolonged and fruitful harvest.
To ensure healthy growth, provide consistent moisture, avoiding over watering to prevent fungal issues. Indeterminate tomatoes benefit from staking or caging to support their sprawling vines. Companion planting with basil, marigold, or nasturtium can help deter pests and enhance flavor. Regularly monitor for common tomato pests like hornworms and aphids, and employ organic neem-based products for pest control.
Harvesting Chef's Choice Purple Hybrid Tomatoes
Chef's Choice Purple Hybrid tomatoes are ready to harvest 70-80 days from transplant. Determine the ideal harvesting time when the fruits reach a rich purple or red hue and feel firm to the touch. As an indeterminate variety, you can continually harvest throughout the season as new fruits mature. Simply twist or cut the fruits from the vine, ensuring a regular harvest to encourage continuous production.
About Chef's Choice Purple Hybrid Tomato Garden Seeds
Chef's Choice Purple Hybrid, an indeterminate slicing tomato, has a rich purple color and exceptional flavor. It is a standout choice for gardeners seeking both visual appeal and taste in their homegrown tomatoes.
While not explicitly bred for a specific climate, Chef's Choice Purple Hybrid exhibits versatility, thriving in warm-season climates. Its indeterminate nature allows for extended harvesting, adapting well to various growing conditions.
These tomatoes are not only visually striking with their purple hue but also deliver a sweet flavor. With fruits ranging from 9 to 10 ounces, Chef's Choice Purple Hybrid tomatoes are perfect for salads, slicing, and fresh eating. The plants, with a height ranging from 36 to 96 inches, can be accommodated in greenhouses, garden plots, or raised beds.
While Chef's Choice Purple Hybrid can be grown in containers, their indeterminate nature and potential height make them better suited for larger containers. Hanging baskets may not provide sufficient support for the sprawling vines and are not recommended for this variety.
Tips From Our Gardeners
"Boost the sweetness of Chef's Choice Purple Hybrid tomatoes by incorporating a balanced organic fertilizer high in phosphorus and potassium during the flowering and fruiting stages. This extra nutrient boost will enhance the flavor profile, resulting in exceptionally sweet and delicious tomatoes."
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- Chelsea Hafer, True Leaf Market Writer |
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Chef's Choice Purple Hybrid Tomato Seeds Per Package:
- 300 mg packet - Approximately 70 Seeds
- 0.25 oz - Approximately 1,700 Seeds
- 1 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 6,800 Seeds
- 4 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 27,200 Seeds
- 1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 108,800 Seeds
Non-GMO Chef's Choice Purple Hybrid Tomato seeds are available for Fast Free Shipping on qualifying orders.
=======Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Solanum lycoperscium (previously Lycopersicon esculentum) |
| Tomato Type: | Slicing - Larger, round tomatoes, the size of your fist or larger. |
| Chef’s Choice Purple Hybrid Tomato Color: | Purple, Red |
| Chef’s Choice Purple Hybrid Tomato Flavor: | Sweet |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Annual: Not intended to overwinter |
| Days to Maturity: | 80 (from transplant) |
| Days to Germination: | 7-10 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 24-36 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 36 inches |
| Plant Height: | 36-96 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Indeterminate - Indeterminate tomatoes are vine-type plants that sprawl (requiring a cage or trellis to support them) and continue to grow throughout the season. Indeterminate tomato plants will continue to produce tomatoes for the rest of the season, so you can harvest continually. |
| Soil Preference: | Well-draining, loose (sandy loam), slightly acidic (6.2 to 6.8), and moisture retaining. Too much nitrogen in the soil may lead to more foliage production and less fruiting. Tomatoes like more phosphorus and potassium than other vegetables. |
| Temperature Preference: | Warmer (70-85 F) |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other
| Direct Sow: | No |
| Start Indoors: | Yes. Start Indoors 7-9 weeks before your last spring frost date. |
| Plant Width: | 24 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 24 inches |
| Growth Speed: | Mid - Ready to harvest 70 to 80 days from transplant. Tricky to get a tomato by the 4th of July with these varieties. They are good mid-summer producers for most USDA Zones. |
| Germination Temperature: | 65-85 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | Common pests known to harm tomato plants, in general, include the tomato hornworm, cutworm, aphids, flea beetles, tomato fruit worms, and whiteflies. Also, watch for common diseases such as blossom end rot, fusarium wilt, powdery mildew, verticillium wilt, late blight, bacterial canker/spot, and tobacco mosaic virus. Most of these can be prevented by maintaining a regular watering schedule and avoiding overwatering. Regularly check your plants for pest damage throughout the season. For treating pest and disease problems, we recommend using an organic neem-based product. |
| Garden Size: | Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed |
| Tomato Use: | Salads, slicing, fresh eating |