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Solanum lycopersicum
A saladette-sized red, sweet tomato suitable for dry farming or growing with reduced irrigation. Plants are indeterminate, vigorous and productive, setting clusters of 6–9 fruit.
This variety has been stewarded by a seed grower who has been dry farming it for over 20 years.
Growing:
Transplant. If you can provide enough heat and light, tomatoes can be started up to 8 weeks before intended transplant date. Sow seeds into individual pots or cells 1/2" deep, or start larger amounts in flats. Use bottom heat for germination. Move seedlings into larger pots once roots are peeking out the bottom. Transplant 1-3' apart, once nighttime low temperatures are at least 10° C — ideally higher. Harden off before putting out.
Dry growing (growing without watering or minimal watering):
We are still trialling and getting to know this variety, but so far it appears to have relatively low incidence of blossom end rot.
Choose a site with moisture-retentive but well draining, fertile soil. Well-worked, heavier soils with good soil structure are ideal, but more sandier soils may reasonably succeed if they have high organic matter. Choose a sheltered site if possible; mulch soil and aggressively remove weeds.
Currently we prune dry farmed tomatoes to two leaders, run up twine. Remove fruit with evidence of blossom end rot. A small amount of liquid fertilizer, particularly potassium, helps. Purists may say this isn't technically "dry growing," but we believe in the value of the irrigation middle ground.
Shipping
Shipping Information
Canada Orders: When an order is placed it is processed within two weeks maximum. Packages are sent with Canada Post standard mail.
Our products are also available online at Wildwood Outdoor Living Centre.
We offer shipping within Canada exclusively at this time.
Shipping and Handling Rates within Canada
|
Purchase Quantity |
Shipping Rate |
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1 to 5 packages |
$5.95 |
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6 to 20 |
$9.50 |
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21 to 36 |
$19.50 |
|
37 to 50 |
$25.50 |
|
50 to 75 |
$38.50 |
|
75 to 100 |
$42.50 |
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100 to 125 |
$47.50 |
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125 to 150 |
$52.50 |
Contact us directly for wholesale inquiries: marsha@eagleridgeseeds.com
About our Seed Packets
We use simple thick Kraft paper envelopes and sealed plastic bags to protect seeds from light and moisture. They are shipped in bubble wrap envelopes for extra protection. Store them in a cool dry place in this packaging for an extended shelf life.
Approximate Seed Count per Package:
- Tomatoes - 15-20 seeds
- Endangered Tomatoes - 10-15 seeds or noted
- Peppers - 15 seeds
- Endangered Peppers - 10 seeds
- Herbs - 25-30 seeds unless otherwise noted
- Flowers - 25-30 seeds
- Endangered Flowers & Herbs - 10 - 15 seeds. Please refer to item listings for more information.
- Cabbage - 20 seeds
- Broccoli - 40 - 50 seeds
- Perennial Broccoli - 20 seeds
- Celery - 40 seeds
- Chard - 35 seeds
- Lettuce - 50 seeds
- Endangered lettuce - 25 seeds
- Shallots - 35-40 seeds
- Onions - 25 seeds
- Earth Chestnut - 20 seeds
- Beans - 20 seeds or noted
- Greens - 30-40 seeds or noted
- Parsley - 50 seeds
- Walking Onions - 5 bulbils
- Endangered Squash - 10 seeds
Store Locations
You can find Eagleridge Seeds in these fine stores:
Sweet Meadows Market
2957 Church Way
Milk Bay, BC
Oak Bay Home Hardware
1911 Oak Bay Ave.
Victoria, BC
Country Grocer
374 Lower Ganges Rd.
Salt Spring Island, BC
Grow & Gather
24565 Dewdney Trunk Rd.
Maple Ridge, BC
Wildwood Outdoor Living
4660 Elk Lake Dr.
Victoria, BC
Wildwood Express now sells our seeds online! They offer Canada-wide shipping. See our Wildwood Collection live on their site.