Rio Grande Tomato Seeds QTY. 25

South GA Seed Company
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1655
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Rio Grande tomato is a high yielding variety with large pear shaped red fruit. It thrives in many climates and temperature swings which makes it perfect for any farmer's market or home garden. It evens hold up well to hot and humid weather which makes it perfect for the south. That's why it's said to be one of the best tomatoes for hot climates.

  • QTY: 25 
  • Seed Planting Depth: 1/4-1/2" 
  • Germination Temperature: 70-85 
  • Days to Germination: 6-9 
  • Row Spacing: 60" 
  • Plant Spacing: 18-36" 
  • 100' Row Yield: 75 lb 
  • Sun: Full 
  • Harvest time: 80 days

 How to Save Seeds

Tomatoes are self pollinating, so separate by 50ft is sufficient. Harvest tomatoes when ripe and you can even let them set for a week or so before saving seeds. Once you are ready to harvest simply cut in half scoop out seeds and pulp into a mason jar of water for fermenting. Then seal jar with a lid and place in and warm place out of direct sunlight. After 5 to 7 days of fermenting pour out seeds floating on top of the water along with mold and then pour rest of the good seeds, on the bottom, over a fine mess strainer to catch them. Dry well in fine mesh or paper towels but turn often so they don't stick to paper.