Tomato Seeds - Slicing - Early Choice Red Hybrid
70 Days to maturity (from transplant). Solanum lycopersicum. Early Choice Red Hybrid Tomato Seeds. Non-GMO, warm season annual, F1 hybrid, indeterminate, slicing tomato. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Early Choice Red Hybrid are perfectly rounded red tomatoes that weighs about 5 to 6 ounces. About 6,800 Seeds / Oz.
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Growing Early Choice Red Hybrid Tomatoes in the Vegetable Garden
For optimal results with Early Choice Red Hybrid Tomato, start indoors 7-9 weeks before your last spring frost date. Sow the seeds at a depth of 0.25 inches in a well-draining, loose soil mix. Maintain a germination temperature between 65-85°F, ensuring consistent moisture for 7-10 days until seedlings emerge. Once the danger of frost has passed and seedlings have developed at least two true leaves, transplant them into their permanent outdoor location. Space the plants 24-36 inches apart in rows with a spacing of 36 inches. Provide support like a cage or trellis for these indeterminate tomatoes, allowing them to sprawl and continue growing throughout the season.
To encourage robust growth, maintain well-draining soil with a slightly acidic pH (6.2 to 6.8) and consistent moisture. Regularly check for common pests such as tomato hornworm, aphids, and whiteflies, treating them with organic neem-based products if necessary. Companion planting with basil and marigolds can help deter pests. Prune the plants to improve air circulation and reduce the risk of diseases like powdery mildew. Apply a balanced organic fertilizer during the growing season to support fruit development.
Harvesting Early Choice Red Hybrid Tomatoes
Early Choice Red Hybrid tomatoes are indeterminate, meaning they will produce fruit throughout the season. Harvest when the tomatoes are fully red, typically around 70 days from transplant. Gently twist or cut the fruits from the vine, ensuring you leave the calyx (the green part attached to the stem) intact. This variety produces acidic-flavored, round tomatoes weighing about 5 to 6 ounces. Harvest continually as the tomatoes ripen to enjoy a steady supply throughout the growing season.
About Early Choice Red Hybrid Tomato Garden Seeds
The Early Choice Red Hybrid Tomato is a modern hybrid developed to deliver consistent quality and flavor. Bred more recently, this tomato doesn't have a long historical lineage like some heirloom varieties. Its lineage likely involves the careful selection and crossbreeding of parent plants with desirable traits to create a high-performing hybrid.
Early Choice Red Hybrid Tomato was specifically bred for its desirable traits, including uniform, round fruit, a vibrant red color, and a balanced acidic flavor profile. The hybridization process likely aimed to enhance disease resistance, productivity, and adaptability to a variety of growing conditions, making it suitable for diverse climates and gardening practices.
This tomato variety, known for its striking red color and classic tomato flavor, is a versatile choice for various culinary applications. With a firm texture and acidic undertones, it excels in salads, sandwiches, and fresh eating. The Early Choice Red Hybrid Tomato's adaptability makes it a popular selection for home gardeners and small-scale farming.
While indeterminate tomatoes like the Early Choice Red Hybrid can be grown in containers, it's essential to provide sturdy support for the sprawling vines. A large container or deep hanging basket with proper structural support, such as a cage or trellis, will help manage the vigorous growth. Container gardening allows flexibility in placement and is suitable for those with limited garden space, provided there's ample sunlight.
Tips From Our Gardeners
"Give your Early Choice Red Hybrid Tomatoes a musical treat! Studies suggest that exposing plants to music can positively influence their growth. While it might sound whimsical, some gardeners believe that playing soft, classical music in the vicinity of tomato plants can enhance their overall vitality. Set up a low-volume speaker near your tomato patch and let the soothing sounds create a harmonious environment. Whether it's the vibrations or the overall positive atmosphere, your tomatoes might just thank you with an abundance of delicious, well-rounded flavor."
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- Chelsea Hafer, True Leaf Market Writer |
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Early Choice Red 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
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=======Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Solanum lycoperscium (previously Lycopersicon esculentum) |
| Tomato Type: | Slicing - Larger, round tomatoes, the size of your fist or larger. |
| Early Choice Red Hybrid Tomato Color: | Red |
| Early Choice Red Hybrid Tomato Flavor: | Acidic |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Annual: Not intended to overwinter |
| Days to Maturity: | 70 (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, fresh eating, slicing |