Heirloom Slicing Tomato
Chianti Rose
STARTING SEEDLINGS
In early spring, start indoors about 6 to 8 weeks before outdoor night temperatures are reliably in the 50-55°F (10-13°C). Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep and 1 inch apart in a container of seed starting mix. Keep moist but not soggy, and very warm, 80°F (27°C). Provide a strong light source until seedlings are ready to plant outside. When 2 inches tall, transplant into individual 4-inch pots, burying stems up to base of leaves. Maintain at 70-75°F (21- 24°C). Feed with half-strength fertilizer every 2 weeks until ready to plant, then gradually acclimate seedlings to outdoor conditions. When nights reach 55°F (10°C), transplant 3 feet apart into rich soil in full sun.
GROWING NOTES
Prepare soil well with aged manure or compost. Plant several inches deeper than seedlings were growing in containers. Provide strong stakes or tall wire cages at planting time. Mulch to provide even moisture retention; don’t overwater once fruit begins to ripen.
HARVEST AND USE
For best flavor, pick fully ripe and don’t put these big beauties in the refrigerator! A real summer treat is a simple sandwich of thickly sliced Chianti Rose on good French bread layered with fresh basil leaves and a sprinkling of fruity olive oil. Or, stuff with seasoned rice, top with cheese and bake slowly to perfection.
Sow Seeds Indoors |
Days To Germinate |
Transplant Outdoors
|
Mature Height |
Transplant To Harvest |
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Feb. – March
|
7 – 14 days
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April – June
|
5-7 feet
|
Approx. 80 days
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Sow Seeds Indoors |
Days To Germinate |
Transplant Outdoors
|
Mature Height |
Transplant To Harvest |
---|---|---|---|---|
Feb. – March
|
7 – 14 days
|
April – June
|
5-7 feet
|
Approx. 80 days
|
Sow Seeds Indoors
Feb. – March
|
Days To Germinate
7 – 14 days
|
Transplant Outdoors
|
Mature Height
5-7 feet
|
Transplant To Harvest
Approx. 80 days
|
From Our Gardening Resources
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Growing Tomatoes From Seed
Supporting Big Tomato Vines
Celebrating Tomatoes
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Moving Seedlings To Larger Pots
Planting Seedlings In The Garden
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Growing Tomatoes From Seed
Supporting Big Tomato Vines
Celebrating Tomatoes
Tomato Types
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Videos
Moving Seedlings To Larger Pots
Planting Seedlings In The Garden
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