- This determinate true pear shaped variety is juicy enough to use fresh in salsa's or salads, but with enough viscosity and acid to can whole or processed.
80 Days to maturity (from transplant). Solanum lycoperscium. Viva Salsa F1 Tomato Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, hybrid, determinate, cherry tomato. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, greenhouses, and containers. Approximately 6,800 Seeds / Ounce..
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- Seeds Per Package:
- 300 mg packet - Approximately 70 Seeds
- .25 oz - Approximately 1,700 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 6,800 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 27,200 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 108,800 Seeds
- 5 lb - Approximately 544,000 Seeds
Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Solanum lycoperscium (Previously Lycopersicon esculentum, however this name is no longer accepted as correct) |
| Viva Salsa F1 Tomato Color: | Red |
| Viva Salsa F1 Tomato Flavor: | Acidic and tasty |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Annual: Not intended to overwinter |
| Days to Maturity: | 80-89 Days (from transplant) |
| Days to Germination: | 7-10 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 24 to 36 Inches |
| Row Spacing: | 36 inches |
| Plant Height: | 36 to 48 Inches |
| Growth Habit: | Determinate - Determinate tomatoes are more compact, bush-type plants that set their fruit all at once and end the harvest. They won't continue to produce tomatoes after that. By planting multiple plants in intervals a week apart, you can continue to harvest for longer periods. |
| Soil Preference: | Well-draining, loose (sandy loam), slightly acidic (6.2 to 6.8), and moisture retaining. Too much nitrogen in the soil may lead to more foliage production and less fruiting. Tomatoes like more phosphorus and potassium than other vegetables. |
| Temperature Preference: | Warmer (70-85 F) |
| Germination Temperature: | 65-85 F |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other Info
| Direct Sow: | No |
| Start Indoors: | Yes Start Indoors 7-9 weeks before your last spring frost date. |
| Tomato Type: | Cherry - Small round tomatoes that are typically the size of marbles but still smaller than a golf ball. |
| Plant Width: | 24 to 36 Inches |
| Growth Speed: | Mid - Ready to harvest 70 to 80 days from transplant. Tricky to get a tomato by the 4th of July with these varieties. They are good mid-summer producers for most USDA Zones. |
| Pests and Diseases: | Common pests known to harm tomato plants, in general, include the tomato hornworm, cutworm, aphids, flea beetles, tomato fruit worms, and whiteflies. Also, watch for common diseases such as blossom end rot, fusarium wilt, powdery mildew, verticillium wilt, late blight, bacterial canker/spot, and tobacco mosaic virus. Most of these can be prevented by maintaining a regular watering schedule and avoiding overwatering. Regularly check your plants for pest damage throughout the season. For treating pest and disease problems, we recommend using an organic neem-based product. |
| Garden Size: | Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Container |
| Tomato Use: | Salads, fresh eating, small slicing, etc. |
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