Description
| Seeds | 25 seeds $1.99, 100 seeds $4.75 |
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Glacier (Red Slicing/Salad Tomato)
Heritage: Sweden
Developed in Sweden, this super early variety first made its debut in North America in the mid-1980’s.
Sprawling potato-leaf plants start producing fruit as early as June 30th in Southern Ontario, and carry-on through most of the summer. Round fruits are bright red growing between 1-2” (2.5-5cm) in diameter. Flavour is rich and full, with a wonderful balance. Far better than some of the other early Arctics we’ve tried. Excellent slicer or eaten fresh off the plant! Productive in most climates, especially northern. Don’t attempt to stake this variety, it will have none of that taming! A trellis sometimes works best. This is our favourite early variety. Potato-Leaf. Semi-Determinate. Matures in 50-60 days. (310 seeds/g)
Semi-determinate plants grow a size midway between the determinate and indeterminate varieties, producing some fruit throughout the season, with more of their crop appearing at the end. These varieties are hard to classify due to their inconsistent growth habits, and behaviour when it comes to fruit bearing.
Tips for Growing Tasty Tomatoes!
Tomatoes are heat loving plants that can adapt themselves to almost any growing zone providing there is ample sunshine and the season is long enough to allow the fruits to fully mature. Start seeds indoors in small pots 6 weeks before last frost date by planting them just below the surface of the soil. As the weather warms, harden-off the plants by setting them outside in the sun for a few hours each day. When the ground has fully warmed and the season has stabilized transplant to a sunny area of the garden. Remove all yellow leaves and any buds or flowers that have formed. This allows the plant to concentrate on developing a good deep root system in its new home. Plant deep burying the stem up to the first set of leaves. Plants should be at least 12-18” (30-45cm) apart to allow for ample circulation and room to grow. Most tomatoes do best when support is provided either by using poles, cages or trellising. The most suitable companion plants for tomatoes are; asparagus, chives, onions, parsley, marigolds and carrots. Do not plant near potatoes, corn, turnips, broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage. Tomatoes usually germinate within 5-7days (75-95ºF/24-35ºC).
