Tomato Seeds - Slicing - Nebraska Wedding
75-115 Days to maturity (from transplant). Solanum lycoperscium. Nebraska Wedding Tomato Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, determinate, slicing tomato. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, greenhouses. The plant produces attractive 3-to-4-inch globe fruits that set in clusters. Its skin and flesh are yellow and taste delicious with a well-balanced sweet and acidic flavor ~6,800 seeds/oz.
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Growing Nebraska Wedding Slicer Tomatoes in the Vegetable Garden
Begin seeds indoors a month and a half to two months before your estimated final spring frost date. Use a well-draining potting or germinating mix to start the seeds. Plant two or three seeds per cell and cover the seeds. Water them in gently to avoid washing the seeds away. Water regularly and use a clear plastic dome or plastic wrap to improve humidity and moisture around the tray. As soon as the first seedling emerges, ensure the tray receives full sun via a bright window or with grow lights positioned a few inches above the tray. Tomatoes are very sensitive to insufficient light and will not grow as readily. If using, remove the greenhouse dome or plastic wrap once the seedlings have developed true leaves. Thin the seedlings to one per cell by removing the weaker seedlings when they have reached two inches tall. Fertilize once they have two sets of true leaves. Transplant the seedlings into larger, 4 or 6-inch pots once their root systems have developed beyond the starting cell’s capacity but a few weeks before they can be moved outdoors; using biodegradable pots will speed up transplantation into the garden.
Practice crop rotations to avoid soil-borne diseases and resource depletion. Before planting them into your garden soil, the seedlings should be hardened off gradually to acclimate to the sunnier, windier conditions. Transplant the seedlings into the garden once the danger of frost has passed. Bury a calcium supplement in the soil beneath the seedlings. Bury most of the stems to encourage more root development. Leave at least one good set of leaves at the top. Remove the lower leaves that can’t reach the sunlight or might be buried and any suckers growing in between fruit-bearing branches. Fertilize with compost, worm castings, or another granular fertilizer when planting into the garden. Prune the bush periodically throughout the season to remove suckers and bottom leaves. Fertilize once more in mid-season. It's important to water Nebraska Wedding tomato plants so that the soil stays evenly moist; this helps prevent fruit cracking and blossom end rot. Limit disease spread by avoiding water or mud on the leaves. Applying mulch can help the soil stay evenly moist. Protect the plants from any cool weather; they are not cold-tolerant. Garden quilts or other protections can be used if cool weather below 50 F is expected.
Harvesting Nebraska Wedding Slicer Tomatoes
Tomatoes are ready to harvest when entirely orange with no green left on the fruit. Gently clip or twist the fruit off the stem. Nebraska Wedding is a determinate bush with fruit ready to harvest once or twice before the end of the season. No matter the timeline, they will cease producing at the last frost, and all remaining fruits should be picked before the frost falls.
About Nebraska Wedding Slicer Tomato Garden Seeds
Nebraska Wedding tomato plants are wonderful for various growing locations, including raised beds, large containers (at least 10 gallons), fields, greenhouses, and more. Ensure they get full sun and regular watering patterns.The plant produces attractive 3-to-4-inch globe fruits that are set in clusters. Its skin and flesh are orange and taste delicious with a well-balanced sweet and acidic flavor.
Slicing tomatoes are medium to large and round, ideal for fresh eating. The juicy fruits are higher in water content than paste tomatoes, making them premier for fresh applications. They can also be cooked down but will require a longer cooking time to reduce.
Determinate tomatoes are easier to grow in smaller spaces. They grow to one set size during the season, while indeterminate varieties continue to grow until the frost. This results in just one or two large harvests from determinate varieties. They are perfect for preservation or sharing with friends and family.
Nebraska Wedding is a tomato used in wedding traditions in rural Nebraska. The orange fruits are used as garnishes on foods served at the wedding to predict a prosperous marriage, and the seeds are gifted to the newlyweds in autumn celebrations.
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Nebraska Wedding Slicer Tomato Seeds Per Package:
- 300 mg packet - Approximately 65 Seeds
- 0.25 oz - Approximately 1,700 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 6,800 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 27,200 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 108,800 Seeds
Non-GMO Nebraska Wedding Slicer 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. |
| Nebraska Wedding Tomato Color: | Yellow |
| Nebraska Wedding Tomato Flavor: | Sweet and acidic |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Annual: Not intended to overwinter |
| Days to Maturity: | 75-115 (from transplant) |
| Days to Germination: | 7-10 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 24 to 36 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 36 inches |
| Plant Height: | 36 to 60 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Determinate - Determinate tomatoes are more compact, bush-type plants that set their fruit all at once and end the harvest. They won't continue to produce tomatoes after that. By planting multiple plants in intervals a week apart, you can continue to harvest for longer periods. |
| 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 |
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| Direct Sow: | No |
| Start Indoors: | Yes Start Indoors 7-9 weeks before your last spring frost date. |
| Plant Width: | 24 to 36 inches |
| Growth Speed: | Late - Ready to harvest from 81 days or more from transplant. Difficult, if not impossible, to get a tomato by the 4th of July with these varieties. They are good late-summer to early-fall 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, small slicing, etc. |