{"product_id":"valencia-tomato-seeds-organic","title":"Valencia Tomato Seeds (Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTomato\u003c\/strong\u003e - Valencia - \u003ci\u003eLycoperiscon esculentum \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTender Annual\u003c\/b\u003e Indeterminate. Heirloom. Valencia is an Indiana heirloom that bears large orange fruit weighing 8-10 oz. The fruit is firm with few seeds and has a great old-time tomato flavor. The plant is vigorous and requires staking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/b\u003e Tomatoes are native to Central and South America and were originally thought to be inedible when introduced in Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Water:\u003c\/b\u003e Tomatoes love fertile soil rich in organic matter. Add plenty of compost prior to planting. Soil pH is preferred between 5.5-7.0. Soak the soil 4\"-6\" deep at 7-day intervals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Growing:\u003c\/b\u003e Sow seeds in flats 6-8 weeks before the last frost and thin to 2\" after the first true leaves appear. Before transplanting after the last frost, harden off the plants by placing them outdoors for a few hours, increasing the amount of time each day until they are accustomed to a full day of sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvesting \u0026amp; Storage:\u003c\/b\u003e Harvest when individual fruits give slightly under finger pressure; the top may not have changed color yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil Temperature: \u003c\/b\u003e70-85°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting Depth: \u003c\/b\u003e1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination: \u003c\/b\u003e6-12 Days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight At Maturity: \u003c\/b\u003e3'-5'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDays To Maturity: \u003c\/b\u003e55-59 Days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSun\/Shade: \u003c\/b\u003eFull Sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpacing After Thinning: \u003c\/b\u003e3'-4'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eApprox Seeds per Pack: \u003c\/b\u003e50 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"summary__title\"\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"h4 accordion__title\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv id=\"ProductAccordion-collapsible-row-2-template--14352571629681__main\" class=\"accordion__content rte\"\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"list\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAttracts Bees\/Butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eGreenhouse Compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eGrow on a Trellis\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHeirloom\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMatures Early\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eRequires Staking\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eRequires Summer Water\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"summary__title\"\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"h4 accordion__title\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv id=\"ProductAccordion-collapsible-row-3-template--14352571629681__main\" class=\"accordion__content rte\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mobile-wrap\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"characteristics\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003eUSDA Growing Zone:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan id=\"usda-zones\"\u003eCertified Organic Product\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003eApproximate Harvest Time : \u003c\/b\u003eEarly Summer\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003eApproximate Harvest Time : \u003c\/b\u003eLate Spring\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003eGrowth Habit : \u003c\/b\u003eIndeterminate\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003eLife Cycle : \u003c\/b\u003eTender Annual\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003ePlant Family : \u003c\/b\u003eSolanaceae (Nightshades)\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003ePlanting Time : \u003c\/b\u003eSpring\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003ePlanting Time : \u003c\/b\u003eSummer\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003eSeed Unit Sizes : \u003c\/b\u003eSeed Pack\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003eSoil pH : \u003c\/b\u003e5.6 - 6.0\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003eSoil pH : \u003c\/b\u003e6.1 - 6.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003eSoil pH : \u003c\/b\u003e6.6 - 7.0\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003eStarting Location : \u003c\/b\u003eStart Indoors \u0026amp; Transplant\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003eSun Requirements : \u003c\/b\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003eTomato Type : \u003c\/b\u003eSlicing\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\n \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"summary__title\"\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"h4 accordion__title\"\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv id=\"ProductAccordion-ab2cf46f-5270-498c-b687-f49db4aababd-template--14352571629681__main\" class=\"accordion__content rte\"\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"mobile-title\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Water:\u003c\/b\u003e Tomatoes love fertile soil rich in organic matter. Add plenty of compost prior to planting. Soil pH is preferred between 5.5-7.0. Soak the soil 4\"-6\" deep at 7-day intervals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mobile-wrap\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"useful_information-tab\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Growing:\u003c\/b\u003e Sow seeds in flats 6-8 weeks before the last frost and thin to 2\" after the first true leaves appear. Before transplanting after the last frost, harden off the plants by placing them outdoors for a few hours, increasing the amount of time each day until they are accustomed to a full day of sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvesting \u0026amp; Storage:\u003c\/b\u003e Harvest when individual fruits give slightly under finger pressure; the top may not have changed color yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eGuarantee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 15px; float: left;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/gtg.jpg?18301\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/gtg.jpg?18301\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePeaceful Valley Farm \u0026amp; Garden Supply brand vegetable seeds are guaranteed to germinate. Once the seeds have sprouted, please understand that Peaceful Valley cannot be held responsible for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions that must be met to ensure the success of your crop(s).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Peaceful Valley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42220417384632,"sku":"PV-SNV8338","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/3856\/6328\/products\/valencia_1.jpg?v=1765385793","url":"https:\/\/seedtime.us\/products\/valencia-tomato-seeds-organic","provider":"Seedtime Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}