Virginia Sweets Tomato Vegetable Seeds
Grow juicy, flavorful, and high-yield Virginia Sweets tomatoes at home with these premium seeds. This heirloom variety produces medium to large, bright red fruits with a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. Ideal for home gardens, raised beds, or container cultivation, Virginia Sweets tomatoes are easy to grow, disease-tolerant, and perfect for fresh eating, sauces, and salads.
Features & Specifications:
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Botanical Name: Solanum lycopersicum
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Seed Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO
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Plant Type: Annual Vegetable / Indeterminate Tomato
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Fruit Color: Bright Red
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Fruit Size: Medium to Large (6–8 oz per fruit)
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Sun Requirement: Full Sun
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Soil Requirement: Well-drained, soil enriched with organic matter
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Ideal for: Home gardens, raised beds, containers
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Germination Rate: High with proper care
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Packaging: Seed packet suitable for home planting
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Sowing Time: Sow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after frost risk has passed.
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Seed Depth: Plant seeds ¼ inch deep in seed-starting mix or prepared soil.
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Spacing: Space seedlings 18–24 inches apart; rows should be 24–36 inches apart. Support with stakes or cages as plants grow.
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Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during flowering and fruit development; avoid waterlogging.
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Sunlight: Full sun exposure is essential for strong growth and abundant fruiting.
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Harvesting: Harvest tomatoes 70–85 days after sowing when fully colored and firm. Frequent harvesting encourages continued production.