Description
| Seeds | 25 seeds $1.99 |
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Heinz 2653 (Red Sauce/Paste Tomato)
Heritage: Ohio, USA
Developed in the 1930’s by researchers at Heinz for use in their sauces and ketchup.
This is an excellent early maturing variety for gardeners with a short growing season. Compact plants produce an outstanding yield of small-medium sized plum tomatoes, with distinctive ridges 2” (8cm) in length, weighing up to 3oz (85g). Skin is bright red, with luscious firm, thick flesh for cooking. Flavour is smooth, with a good balance of acid and sugar. Early maturity ensures all fruit have time to ripen on the vine. Good producer even in cooler damp conditions. Strong resistance to disease. Determinate. Matures in 60-70 days.(310 seeds/g)
Note: Our seed was produced from plants we grew. We do not represent, nor have any affiliation with the Heinz Company.
Determinate plants grow as a bush, and are generally smaller than indeterminate varieties, producing and ripening their entire crop of fruit all at once (within a span of 1-2 weeks depending on the variety). This could be your preference if you are looking to preserve or sauce an entire batch at once.
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).
