{"product_id":"seed-savers-italian-heirloom-tomato","title":"Seed Savers Italian Heirloom Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003eWinner of Seed Savers Exchange’s 2012 Tomato Tasting. Outstanding variety from Italy. Plants are loaded with red fruits weighing over a pound. One of the most productive varieties we have grown at Heritage Farm. Excellent full tomato flavor. Ideal for slicing and canning—very little waste and easy to peel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e70-80 days from transplant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest-selling slicing tomato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinner of SSEs 2012 Tomato Tasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright red fruits grow to over 1 pound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent full tomato flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely productive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety works for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh eating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreezing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore your tomatoes at room temperature. The flavor and texture of tomatoes suffer when the fruit is chilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeirloom tomatoes are bred for their flavor and simple preparation best allows that intense flavor to shine through. Tomatoes can be sliced and drizzled with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt and pepper or layer slices with basil and mozzarella for a Caprese salad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoasted tomatoes have a richer, concentrated flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are hundreds of salsa recipes to try and most are dramatically improved with the use of heirloom tomatoes. Tomatoes are also the main ingredient in Gazpacho, a cold soup that is perfect for summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2c4712;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstructions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Sow seeds indoors 1\/8\" deep. Tomatoes are sensitive to freezing temperatures, so wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm. Plant in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart Indoors: 6 weeks before last frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination: 7-14 Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Outdoors: 24-36” Apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport: Cage, stake, or trellis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seed Savers Exchange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48678789841119,"sku":"0826A-P25","price":4.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0022\/3110\/7693\/files\/0826-italian-heirloom-tomato-organic.avif?v=1774392987","url":"https:\/\/market.coppercreeklandscapes.com\/products\/seed-savers-italian-heirloom-tomato","provider":"Copper Creek Garden Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}