Tomato – Early Girl VFF Hybrid

An outstanding very early variety. Indeterminate plants bears uniform, round, tasty 4-6 ounce red tomatoes that ripen early. Large harvests throughtout the summer. Dependable. Good disease resistance. Great for slicing as well as canning. An excellent performer in almlost any climate. Excellent for home gardens. A wonderful popular early variety.
Sowing: Begin indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost, sowing seeds 1/8 of an inch deep. Or direct sow outside after all danger of frost. Provide light after emergence. Keep soil moist during germination. Harden off before transplanting outside. Planting in full sun, transplant by setting the plant deep, up to the first true leaves by digging a deep hole. Transplant carefully, avoid disturbing roots. Water thoroughly.
Germination: 7-14 days Spacing: 24-36 inches Height:: 9 feet Moisture: Keep well watered.
Days to Maturity: 52 days Soil: Fertile, well drained soil. Light: Full sun
Care information: Cultivate shallowly or mulch to control weeds and retain moisture.Plants should be staked or caged to support the branches and keep the fruit off the ground. Harvest by picking when the fruit is fully ripe. If danger of frost happens in the fall, covering the plants may help extend the harvest season. Planted against a south wall or fence where the sun can reflect heat, or putting plastic at the base of the plant, will aid in earlier ripening of fruits.
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