TOMATO LEWIS' LONG KEEPER Seeds - Premium Quality Seeds for Thriving Gardening

Key Attributes:

• Quantity: Available in packs of 100 pcs, 500 pcs, or 1000 pcs
• Mature Height: 5-6 feet (150-180 cm)
• Light Requirements: Full sun (6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily)
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0-6.8
• Uses: Ideal for long-term storage, fresh eating, canning, and cooking

Product Details:
Tomato Lewis' Long Keeper is a premium variety known for its exceptional storage qualities. Perfect for gardeners seeking to extend their tomato harvest into the winter months, this variety produces large, firm fruits with robust flavor. Vigorous plants yield abundantly, ensuring a versatile addition to your culinary endeavors.

Planting Instructions:

Seed Preparation:

• Soaking: Soak seeds in water for 12-24 hours to boost germination.
• Scarification (Optional): Lightly scratch seeds with sandpaper to enhance water absorption.

Sowing:

• Timing: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or sow directly outdoors after frost danger passes.
• Containers: Use seed trays or pots with sterile seed-starting mix.
• Depth: Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep.
• Temperature: Maintain soil temperatures between 70-80°F (21-27°C).

Germination:

• Humidity: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
• Light: Provide bright, indirect sunlight or grow lights.
• Time: Germination occurs within 7-14 days.

Transplanting:

• Timing: Transplant seedlings when they develop 2-3 sets of true leaves, and nighttime temperatures stay above 50°F (10°C).
• Spacing: Space plants 18-24 inches apart in rows 36-48 inches apart.
• Location: Choose a sunny, well-drained location.

Care and Maintenance:

• Watering: Water regularly, keeping the soil evenly moist. Avoid wetting foliage to reduce disease risk.
• Mulching: Use mulch to conserve soil moisture and suppress weeds.
• Support: Use stakes or cages to support plants and protect fruits from ground contact.
• Pruning: Remove lower leaves and suckers to enhance air circulation and minimize disease.

Harvesting:

• Pick tomatoes when firm and fully colored. They can ripen further at room temperature, maintaining their excellent storage quality for months.