TOMATO
Steak Sandwich

Large fruits with old-fashioned tomato taste. They remain firm when ripe, so they are perfect for BLTs or burgers. Rich, succulent, sweet taste. Vigorous but compact plants load up with dozens of fruit at a time, continuing for many weeks from midsummer to early fall.

Source: Burpee
Days to germination: 6-10
Days to harvest: 70
Planting depth: 1/4"
Spacing (row/plant): 3'/24"

Suggestions: For easier harvesting, support plants with stakes or cages. Start seeds indoors six to eight weeks before planting outdoors. Harden off seedlings by putting them outside during the day for 1 week before transplanting. Transplant seedlings to the garden when nighttime temperatures remain above 55 degrees Farenheit. Enrich the soil before planting. Use landscape fabric to retain heat in the soil. To avoid diseases, don't plant where tomatoes or peppers have grown in the last two years. Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist.

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