Tomato Seeds - Slicing - Big Rainbow
85-90 Days to maturity (from transplant). Solanum lycopersicum. Big Rainbow Tomato Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, indeterminate, slicing tomato. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Resistant to Bacterial Leaf Spot, Bacterial Speck, Botrytis, Downy Mildew, Powdery Mildew, and Septoria (Leafspot). Fully ripened rib-shouldered fruits are gold on the stem end and red on the blossom end with streaks of red rushing through the flesh. Some weigh up to 2 lb. From Polk County Minnesota. An exciting variety for its exciting, rich flavor and color. ~6,800 seeds/oz.
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Growing Big Rainbow Tomatoes in the Vegetable Garden
To cultivate Big Rainbow Tomato Seeds, begin by sowing seeds indoors 7-9 weeks before the last spring frost date. Plant the seeds at a depth of 0.25 inches. Once germinated, transplant the seedlings into your garden, maintaining a spacing of 18-36 inches between plants. Given its indeterminate growth habit, providing support like a cage or trellis is crucial for the sprawling vines.
Throughout the growing process, ensure the soil is well-draining, loose, slightly acidic (pH 6.2 to 6.8), and moisture-retaining. To promote fruiting, avoid excessive nitrogen in the soil. Companion planting with basil can help deter pests. Regularly check for common tomato pests such as hornworms, cutworms, aphids, and diseases like powdery mildew. Water consistently, avoiding overwatering.
Harvesting Big Rainbow Tomatoes
Big Rainbow is an indeterminate variety, meaning it continues to grow and produce fruit throughout the season. Harvest fully ripened fruits when they exhibit a gold color on the stem end and red on the blossom end. Some fruits may weigh up to 2 lbs. Harvesting can be done by gently twisting or cutting the tomatoes from the vine. Indeterminate varieties provide a continuous harvest until the end of the growing season.
About Big Rainbow Tomato Garden Seeds
Big Rainbow Tomato is an heirloom variety originating from Polk County, Minnesota. It is cherished for its indeterminate growth, reaching up to 6 ft. The tomatoes are distinctive, featuring huge rib-shouldered golden fruits with striking streaks of red running through the flesh.
The variety is an heirloom, suggesting it has been passed down through generations due to its unique qualities. Big Rainbow tomatoes are renowned for their rich and intense flavor, presenting a colorful parade of red, yellow, orange, and multicolored fruits. They are resistant to various diseases, including Bacterial Leaf Spot, Bacterial Speck, Botrytis, Downy Mildew, Powdery Mildew, and Septoria.
Big Rainbow tomatoes are not only visually stunning but also rich in flavor. They are resistant to several diseases, ensuring a healthier plant. This variety is suitable for various culinary uses, including salads, fresh eating, and large slicing for sandwiches.
While indeterminate varieties like Big Rainbow are typically grown in traditional gardens, they can be cultivated in large containers. However, due to their vigorous growth, providing adequate support is essential. Hanging baskets may not be suitable for this variety given its sprawling nature.
Tips From Our Gardeners
"To enhance the flavor and size of Big Rainbow tomatoes, consider providing adequate phosphorus and potassium in the soil. These nutrients contribute to robust fruiting and can enhance the overall quality of the harvest. Regularly monitor the plants for pests and diseases to ensure a thriving, disease-resistant crop."
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- Chelsea Hafer, True Leaf Market Writer |
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Big Rainbow Tomato Seeds Per Package:
- 300 mg packet - Approximately 65 Seeds
- .25 oz - Approximately 1,700 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 6,800 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 27,200 Seeds
- 1 lb - 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. |
| Big Rainbow Tomato Color: | Red, Yellow, Orange and Multicolored |
| Big Rainbow Tomato Flavor: | Rich and intense parade of flavor and color. |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Annual: Not intended to overwinter |
| Days to Maturity: | 85-90 (from transplant) |
| Days to Germination: | 7-10 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 18-36 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: | 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: | Resistant to Bacterial Leaf Spot, Bacterial Speck, Botrytis, Downy Mildew, Powdery Mildew, and Septoria (Leafspot). 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, large slicing, sandwiches, etc. |