{"product_id":"tomato-seeds-federle","title":"Tomato Seeds - Federle","description":"\u003cp\u003e85 Days to maturity (from transplant). \u003cem\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/em\u003e. Federle Tomato Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, indeterminate, paste tomato. Also known as Federle’s Italian Paste tomato. Plant produces 7-inch-long red paste tomatoes. This variety is excellent for salsa. The fruit is rich and flavorful, with very few seeds. ~10,000 seeds\/oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/the-vegetable-growing-guide-from-true-leaf-market\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--attr--\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/em\u003e (Previously \u003cem\u003eLycopersicon esculentum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Annual: Not intended to overwinter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 85 (from transplant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart Indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes Start Indoors 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost date.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTomato Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paste - These are oblong and often called Roma-type tomatoes. They have a lower water content. While they can be used in the same ways as slicing and salad tomatoes, they are most commonly used for canning and making tomato sauce or paste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-36 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36-60 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-36 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmer (70-85 F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65-85 F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests and Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFederle Tomato Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFederle Tomato Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, full-flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTomato Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh eating, salsa, stews, soups, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--endattr--\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Federle Tomatoes in the Vegetable Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin seeds indoors about 6-8 weeks before your estimated final spring frost date. Use a well-draining potting or seed-starting mix to start the seeds. Plant two seeds per cell 0.25 inches deep. Using a heat mat can improve germination rates and speed. Water with something gentle, such as a mister or spray bottle. The soil should stay moist during germination, but not soggy. Water regularly or use a clear plastic dome to increase humidity and moisture. As soon as the first seedling emerges, ensure the tray receives full sun, either in a sunny windowsill or with grow lights a few inches above the tray. Remove the humidity dome to increase air circulation once the seedlings grow. Thin the seedlings to one per cell when they have reached two inches tall. Fertilize once they have two sets of true leaves. Transplant the seedlings into larger pots if necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore transplanting into your garden, the seedlings should be hardened off gradually to acclimate to outdoor conditions where they will experience changing temperatures and wind. Transplant the seedlings into the garden once the danger of frost has passed. Bury the stems a few inches deep to encourage more root development along the stem. Fertilize with compost or other granular fertilizer when planting into the garden. Use a sturdy structure like a tomato cage to support the growing plant. Prune periodically throughout the season to remove suckers and bottom leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Federle Tomatoes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTomatoes are ready to harvest when fully red. Gently twist the fruit off the stem or prune off a cluster. Federle is an indeterminate variety and will have fruit ready to harvest at various times throughout the season. The harvest can last 2-4 months, depending on the growing zone. Harvest the red tomatoes promptly to encourage more fruit to set on and ripen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Federle Tomato Garden Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFederle tomatoes are known for their elongated paste tomato shape and few seeds. This makes them ideal for canning and processing into sauces, pastes, and salsa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Italian heirloom was introduced to the United States by Italian immigrants, but was largely made popular in the 1990’s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome helpful products for growing tomatoes are our seed starting trays, humidity domes, coco coir minute soil, Boost MaxPro Grow Lights, and worm castings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTips From Our Gardeners\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"While fertilizing when transplanting is recommended, avoid applying too much nitrogen fertilizer later in the season. This can lead to an overproduction of foliage rather than fruit.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.7517%;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"89\" width=\"89\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/Lara-Wadsworth.jpg?v=1656702669\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.2483%;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOther Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/blogs\/articles\/how-to-choose-what-kind-of-tomato-variety-to-plant\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuide to Tomatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFederle Tomato Seeds Per Package:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e250 mg packet - Approximately 350 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.25 oz - Approximately 2,500 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 oz - Approximately 10,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz - Approximately 40,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Approximately 160,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-GMO Federle Tomato seeds are available for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/shipping-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast Free Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e on qualifying orders.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mountain Valley Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"250 mg Packet","offer_id":44453684641907,"sku":"81932","price":2.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.25 oz","offer_id":44453684674675,"sku":"81933","price":13.17,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":44453684707443,"sku":"64314","price":35.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":44453684740211,"sku":"81934","price":108.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":44453684772979,"sku":"81935","price":349.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/1773687684_tomato_federle_comp_3d465222-f505-4b40-9b27-c16c59d83982.jpg?v=1773715588","url":"https:\/\/store.trueleafmarket.com\/products\/tomato-seeds-federle","provider":"True Leaf Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}