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Growing Celebrity Plus Hybrid Tomatoes in the Vegetable Garden

To start, it is recommended to begin the cultivation indoors 6-8 weeks before the final spring frost in your region. Utilize a seed-starting container placed under grow lights or in a bright, warm windowsill to provide the necessary warmth and light for optimal germination. When planting the seeds, ensure they are placed about 1/4" deep in a warm and nutrient-rich starting mix. Exposing the seedlings to heat and light throughout the day is important while allowing them 8-10 hours of darkness during the night. Celebrity Hybrid Tomato seeds thrive in temperatures ranging from 75-85 degrees Fahrenheit and require consistently moist soil for healthy growth.

The germination process typically takes 1-2 weeks. Once the young seedlings have developed, transplant them into 3" containers before gradually acclimating them to outdoor conditions through a process known as hardening off. When the summer tomato plants have grown 2-3 sets of true leaves, they are ready to be exposed to the outside environment.

For outdoor planting, it is advisable to sow Celebrity Hybrid Tomato seeds once the night temperatures in your region do not drop below 55 degrees Fahrenheit. These hybrid tomatoes prefer full sun exposure to thrive and produce abundant fruit. It is essential to provide consistent watering, aiming for 1-2 inches per week, especially during fruit development stages. However, allowing the top layer of soil to dry out between watering sessions for mature tomato plants to prevent issues such as root rot is crucial.

Staking is a practical method to support tomato plants as they grow and bear fruit. Sturdy stakes or cages should be used to prevent the plants from bending or breaking under the weight of heavy tomatoes. Proper staking also helps keep the fruits off the ground, reducing the risk of rot and pest damage. Securely tie the main stem to the stake as the plant grows taller, providing additional support as needed throughout the growing season.

Pruning is another important aspect of tomato plant care. By removing suckers - the small shoots that grow between the main stem and branches - you can promote better air circulation and sunlight penetration, which reduces the risk of diseases and encourages fruit production. Additionally, pruning helps focus the plant's energy on developing larger, healthier fruits.

In addition to proper planting and care, effective pest management, pruning, and staking are essential practices to ensure the health and productivity of Celebrity Plus Hybrid tomatoes. Pest management is crucial to protect your plants from common threats such as aphids, hornworms, and fungal diseases. Utilizing natural remedies like neem oil or introducing beneficial insects can help control pests without harmful chemicals. Regularly inspecting your plants for signs of infestation and promptly addressing any issues can prevent widespread damage.

Harvesting Celebrity Plus Hybrid Tomatoes

As Celebrity Hybrid Tomato seeds are an early season variety, these hearty plants should be ready for harvest around 70 days from the sowing date. As a semi-determinate bush crop, this hybrid tomato will keep producing into late summer until your region's first frost, which is why some gardeners consider Celebrity Hybrid Tomatoes midseason. Harvest by gently pulling the red fruit from their calyx hat with one hand, while holding the stem with the other. Harvest consistently to allow more growth. You can also use gardening shears so you don't damage the 8-10 oz sweet tomatoes.

About Celebrity Plus Hybrid Tomato Garden Seeds

This outstanding variety is resistant to Alternaria Stem Canker, Fusarium Wilt, Fusarium Wilt 1, Fusarium Wilt 2, Gray Leaf Spot, Root Knot Nematode, Tobacco Mosaic Virus, Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus, Verticillium Wilt.

Winner of the All-America Selections award, this hybrid cultivar tomato seed is a garden favorite! Celebrity Hybrid tomato seeds grow a bushy plant that stops growing at a certain height so it won’t take over your garden. They do need staking, but will continue to bear fruit, unlike true determinate type plants.

This is a lovely large red globe tomato. Everything you loved about the original Celebrity, plus an added resistance to tomato spotted wilt virus. A widely adaptable hybrid for fresh market and home garden. Celebrity produces large, smooth fruit with outstanding flavor.

A popular way to store garden-grown tomatoes is by canning them for a sauce or salsa. Pick your final round of Celebrity Hybrid Tomatoes in early fall to allow them to ripen more at room temperature.

As a popular bush variety, Celebrity tomato plants reach 3-4" tall with hearty red 8-10 oz sphere-shaped fruit that can adapt to different climates. Celebrity Hybrid Tomato seeds grow as annual semi-determinate crops that thrive in summer temperatures with fast-maturing fruit.

Stories From Our Gardeners

"As one of True Leaf Market’s writers, I have researched and written about well over 100 different varieties of tomatoes. Through all of them, Celebrity Plus Hybrid is the one that I plan on growing this season!"

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer

Other Resources

• Guide to Tomatoes

Celebrity Plus Hybrid Tomato Seeds Per Package:

• 10 seed Packet
• 100 seed Packet
• 1000 seed Packet

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