{"id":10148479944,"title":"Tomato Seeds - Thessaloniki","handle":"tomato-thessaloniki-seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e60-80 days. Non-GMO Thessaloniki Tomato seeds. Thessaloniki Tomatoes \u003ci\u003e(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)\u003c\/i\u003e, are large juicy red tomatoes that are known to be easy to grow and uniform in growth and flavor. Disease resistant—and even resists cracking during those brutally hot summer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThessaloniki Tomato - Heirloom Garden Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Thessaloniki Tomato \u003ci\u003e(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)\u003c\/i\u003e, is a Greek tomato. The plant was introduced to America in the 1950’s. Since then it has become one of the most popular big red tomatoes because they are so easy to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Thessaloniki Tomato is best grown in hardiness zones 3-14. The soil must be between 75-90° F in order for the plant to germinate. If sowing outdoors, wait till nighttime temperatures are at or above 60° F until you start. You may be able to get a second harvest the following year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndeterminate plants mean that they have a vine growing habit. This means you need a trellis of some kind, but no worries, trellises are easy to come by. Even a functioning or old chain-link fence works great as a trellis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 plant-info\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e Latin Name: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eLycopersicon lycopersicum \u003c\/i\u003e“Thessaloniki”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVariety: \u003c\/strong\u003e Thessaloniki\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per Oz: \u003c\/strong\u003e Approx 10,000\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e60-80 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFeatures: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO: \u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Heirloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Treated:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Pelleted:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Hybrid: \u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOpen Pollinated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-13\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eUses: \u003c\/strong\u003e Canning, Slicing Tomato, Garden Vegetable\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTemp Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmer\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eResistances: \u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eComments:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally, more acidic than other tomatoes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 2 plant-info-table2\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table-responsive\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eSeed Planting Depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eSeeds per Ounce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eGermination Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eDays to Germination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eRow Spacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003ePlant Spacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003e100' Row Yield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eSun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e1\/4 inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003eApprox 10,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e70-75° F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e7-14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e1-2 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e2-3 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing: \u003c\/b\u003eSow tomatoes indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Keep soil at 75° F. Seedlings should emerge in 7-14 days. Or sow outdoors well after the last frost date when nighttime temperatures have stayed 60° F and above for two weeks, which is also the indicator to begin the transplanting process as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTransplanting:\u003c\/b\u003e If sown indoors, harden off your plants for a period of two weeks before transplanting. Without hardening off, your plants may die from “transplant shock.” Make sure you plant in an area that hasn’t grown peppers, eggplant, potatoes, or other tomatoes for the last two years. Plant deeply, covering the roots and stem up to the first set of leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil Preference: \u003c\/b\u003eKeep soil warm and moist! Water a lot just after transplanting and maintain a moist but not soggy consistency. Make sure your soil has good drainage and won’t be likely to accumulate standing water at the base of the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther Tips:\u003c\/b\u003e Mulches can help keeps weeds down and maintain even soil temperatures, which contribute to a healthy plentiful garden plant. Thessaloniki Tomatoes require a trellis system of some kind. Simple cages and box trellises work just great!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clear\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e","published_at":"2017-07-11T13:47:02-06:00","created_at":"2017-07-11T13:47:05-06:00","vendor":"Mountain Valley Seed Co.","type":"Vegetable Seeds","tags":["60-69 Days","Annual","Full Sun","Heirloom","Non-GMO","Open Pollinated","Red","Seeds","Tomato","veg_tomato","Vegetable","Warmer","Zone 10","Zone 2","Zone 3","Zone 4","Zone 5","Zone 6","Zone 7","Zone 8","Zone 9"],"price":1434,"price_min":1434,"price_max":2909,"available":true,"price_varies":true,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":40444606920,"title":"1\/4 oz","option1":"1\/4 oz","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"34907","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":23179932680,"product_id":10148479944,"position":1,"created_at":"2017-07-11T13:47:05-06:00","updated_at":"2017-07-11T13:47:05-06:00","alt":"Tomato Thessaloniki Seed","width":1600,"height":1600,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/products\/tomato-thessaloniki-seeds-wm.jpg?v=1499802425","variant_ids":[40444606920,40444606984]},"available":true,"name":"Tomato Seeds - Thessaloniki - 1\/4 oz","public_title":"1\/4 oz","options":["1\/4 oz"],"price":1434,"weight":9,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"740006021615"},{"id":40444606984,"title":"1 oz","option1":"1 oz","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"34908","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":23179932680,"product_id":10148479944,"position":1,"created_at":"2017-07-11T13:47:05-06:00","updated_at":"2017-07-11T13:47:05-06:00","alt":"Tomato Thessaloniki Seed","width":1600,"height":1600,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/products\/tomato-thessaloniki-seeds-wm.jpg?v=1499802425","variant_ids":[40444606920,40444606984]},"available":true,"name":"Tomato Seeds - Thessaloniki - 1 oz","public_title":"1 oz","options":["1 oz"],"price":2909,"weight":45,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"740006021622"}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/products\/tomato-thessaloniki-seeds-wm.jpg?v=1499802425","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/products\/non-gmo-seed-bag-wm_7d03f987-8edd-4cf6-b85c-1c910cbd3b77.jpg?v=1499802425"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/products\/tomato-thessaloniki-seeds-wm.jpg?v=1499802425","options":["Size"],"content":"\u003cp\u003e60-80 days. Non-GMO Thessaloniki Tomato seeds. Thessaloniki Tomatoes \u003ci\u003e(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)\u003c\/i\u003e, are large juicy red tomatoes that are known to be easy to grow and uniform in growth and flavor. Disease resistant—and even resists cracking during those brutally hot summer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThessaloniki Tomato - Heirloom Garden Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Thessaloniki Tomato \u003ci\u003e(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)\u003c\/i\u003e, is a Greek tomato. The plant was introduced to America in the 1950’s. Since then it has become one of the most popular big red tomatoes because they are so easy to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Thessaloniki Tomato is best grown in hardiness zones 3-14. The soil must be between 75-90° F in order for the plant to germinate. If sowing outdoors, wait till nighttime temperatures are at or above 60° F until you start. You may be able to get a second harvest the following year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndeterminate plants mean that they have a vine growing habit. This means you need a trellis of some kind, but no worries, trellises are easy to come by. Even a functioning or old chain-link fence works great as a trellis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 plant-info\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e Latin Name: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eLycopersicon lycopersicum \u003c\/i\u003e“Thessaloniki”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVariety: \u003c\/strong\u003e Thessaloniki\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per Oz: \u003c\/strong\u003e Approx 10,000\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e60-80 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFeatures: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO: \u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Heirloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Treated:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Pelleted:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Hybrid: \u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOpen Pollinated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-13\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eUses: \u003c\/strong\u003e Canning, Slicing Tomato, Garden Vegetable\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTemp Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmer\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eResistances: \u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eComments:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally, more acidic than other tomatoes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 2 plant-info-table2\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table-responsive\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eSeed Planting Depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eSeeds per Ounce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eGermination Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eDays to Germination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eRow Spacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003ePlant Spacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003e100' Row Yield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eSun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e1\/4 inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003eApprox 10,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e70-75° F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e7-14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e1-2 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e2-3 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing: \u003c\/b\u003eSow tomatoes indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Keep soil at 75° F. Seedlings should emerge in 7-14 days. Or sow outdoors well after the last frost date when nighttime temperatures have stayed 60° F and above for two weeks, which is also the indicator to begin the transplanting process as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTransplanting:\u003c\/b\u003e If sown indoors, harden off your plants for a period of two weeks before transplanting. Without hardening off, your plants may die from “transplant shock.” Make sure you plant in an area that hasn’t grown peppers, eggplant, potatoes, or other tomatoes for the last two years. Plant deeply, covering the roots and stem up to the first set of leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil Preference: \u003c\/b\u003eKeep soil warm and moist! Water a lot just after transplanting and maintain a moist but not soggy consistency. Make sure your soil has good drainage and won’t be likely to accumulate standing water at the base of the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther Tips:\u003c\/b\u003e Mulches can help keeps weeds down and maintain even soil temperatures, which contribute to a healthy plentiful garden plant. Thessaloniki Tomatoes require a trellis system of some kind. Simple cages and box trellises work just great!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clear\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e"}