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Growing Culinary Blend Tomatoes in the Vegetable Garden

Growing tomatoes from seed is a fulfilling and rewarding endeavor that allows for a diverse range of flavors, colors, and textures in the garden. When starting tomato seeds, it's essential to select high-quality seeds from a reputable supplier. True Leaf Market offers a wide variety of tomato seeds, including popular varieties such as Tigerella, Flamme Orange, Yellow Pear, Green Zebra, San Marzano, Black Krim, and Costoluto Genovese. To begin, start the seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost date in your area. Plant the seeds in a well-draining seed starting mix, sowing them at a depth of about 1/4 inch. It's crucial to keep the soil consistently moist and maintain a temperature of 70-80°F for optimal germination.

Once the tomato seedlings emerge, they require ample light for healthy growth. A sunny south-facing window or the use of grow lights can provide the necessary light exposure. It's important to maintain a daytime temperature of 65-75°F and a slightly cooler temperature at night to promote robust growth. Before transplanting the seedlings outdoors, it's advisable to harden them off by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions over 7-10 days. This process helps prevent transplant shock. When the danger of frost has passed, select a sunny location with well-draining soil for planting the tomato seedlings.

Keep in mind that the success of tomato production hinges on the quality of the seedlings. Healthy and robust seedlings are more likely to yield bountiful harvests. Stressed seedlings, however, may struggle to produce optimal yields.

Each tomato variety has its own unique characteristics and care requirements. For instance, Tigerella is known for its striking red-orange striped fruits and thrives in warm climates. It benefits from staking or caging to support its vigorous growth. Flamme Orange tomatoes, with their vibrant orange color and rich, sweet flavor, require consistent moisture and regular feeding. Yellow Pear tomatoes, characterized by their small, sweet, pear-shaped fruits with a bright yellow color, are prolific producers that benefit from regular pruning to maintain airflow and prevent disease. Green Zebra tomatoes are prized for their tangy flavor and unique green-and-yellow striped skin. They thrive in warm weather and benefit from mulching to retain soil moisture.

San Marzano tomatoes are classic Italian plum tomatoes favored for their meaty texture and rich flavor, making them ideal for sauces and canning. They require regular watering and support for their heavy fruit set. Black Krim tomatoes are known for their deep, dusky color and complex flavor. They prefer consistently moist soil and benefit from organic mulches to regulate soil temperature. Costoluto Genovese is an heirloom variety featuring deeply ribbed fruits with a rich, acidic flavor. It benefits from consistent pruning to redirect energy into fruit production.

Harvesting Hybrid Culinary Blend Tomatoes

To harvest Culinary Blend tomatoes, look for firm, fully colored fruits with a slight give when gently squeezed. These fruits come in many different colors, but for all of them, green indicates being underripe. Carefully cut the stem using a sharp pair of garden shears or a knife, leaving a small portion attached to the fruit. This helps to preserve the tomato's shelf life and flavor. We recommend harvesting in the morning when the fruits are at their coolest and juiciest.

About Culinary Blend Tomato Garden Seeds

We have chosen these varieties from many summer taste tests. Our customers from all over the world have passed on their best of the best. We have created this blend for home gardeners and chefs.

This mix includes multiple seeds from a slicing, paste, salad, and cherry tomato variety of various colors, textures, and flavors. The multiple options will not only give you a variety to choose from but will also broaden your mind to what tomatoes can do! Not only in the garden but in the kitchen also.

The tomatoes will mature in Red, Green, Yellow, Purple, Black, and Pink!

Culinary Blend includes equal parts Tigerella, Flamme Orange, Yellow Pear, Green Zebra, San Marzano, Black Krim, and Costoluto Genovese.

Each variety offers distinct flavors, colors, and uses. Tigerella and Flamme Orange are prized for their vibrant colors and sweet taste, making them excellent choices for fresh eating. Yellow Pear tomatoes are perfect for snacking and adding visual appeal to dishes. Green Zebra's tangy flavor makes it a standout in salads. San Marzano is ideal for sauces due to its meaty texture. Black Krim's complex flavor is perfect for slicing, while Costoluto Genovese's rich taste shines in sauces and salsas.

Tips From Our Gardeners

"I love giving this culinary blend as gifts! Most people love experimenting with a new tomato variety. This mix gives many of the best options on the market for any home gardener or home chef."

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer

Other Resources

• Guide to Tomatoes

Culinary Blend 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

Non-GMO Culinary Blend Tomato seeds are available for Fast Free Shipping on qualifying orders.