{"product_id":"giant-belgium-tomato-heirloom-85-days","title":"Giant Belgium Tomato (Heirloom 85 Days)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOld fashioned dark pink beefsteak known for its outstanding flavor and enormous fruits. Earliest appearance was in a 1940’s Glecker Seed catalog but thought to be older. Average size of fruits is 1-2 lbs, with the possibility of getting much larger. The heaviest ever grown was over 7 lbs. Bright, refreshing tomato flavor, mildly sweet with meaty flesh. It was traditionally used to make tomato wine.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e20 seeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #327138;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePLANTING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndeterminate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7-14 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination Temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Optimum soil temperatures 70-85ºF.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Sowing Depth: \u003c\/strong\u003e1\/4” deep\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStarting Indoors:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e6 weeks before the last frost. Provide 75-80ºF soil temperatures. Sow 2-3 seeds per cell\/pot, thin to the strongest seedling, or use the 20 Row seedling flat, transplanting into individual pots when seedlings get their 3rd set of leaves.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFertilize the seedlings every 7-10 days with a liquid or water-soluble fertilizer, diluted to ¼ of the suggested measurement. Transplant out after the last frost. Space 24-36\" apart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Outdoors:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Only in areas with very long growing seasons. Sow after the last frost. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: When the fruit is red (or the color of the variety planted) and firm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTips\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:  Tomatoes need\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e fertile, well-drained soil, amended with compost and\/or organic fertilizer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKeep well watered for optimum growth. Mulching retains moisture and helps with disease. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePlanting seedlings deeper than they were growing in their pots helps make a stronger root system. Do not apply excessive nitrogen, which can promote excessive foliage and poor fruit set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pinetree Garden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50519215767605,"sku":"40808","price":2.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/6282\/files\/40808.GiantBelgiumTomato.Veg.2027.Low_1.jpg?v=1792415312","url":"https:\/\/www.superseeds.mom\/products\/giant-belgium-tomato-heirloom-85-days","provider":"Pinetree Garden Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}