{"product_id":"altai-orange-tomato-heirloom-seeds","title":"Altai Orange Tomato, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAltai Orange Tomato Heirloom Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring bright orange color and generous slices to your summer table with Altai Orange, also known as Altaiskiy Oranzhevyi. This Russian heirloom produces large beefsteak tomatoes with meaty, smooth-textured flesh, a lightly fruity aroma, and relatively few seeds. Slice one for a sandwich or combine it with red tomatoes for a colorful garden salad.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Altai Orange?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge orange beefsteaks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruits commonly weigh approximately 12–16 ounces, with size varying by conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeaty texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick orange flesh and relatively few seeds make satisfying sandwich slices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly for a large slicer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Listed maturity is approximately 65–70 days from transplant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndeterminate growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supported vines can continue growing and producing during favorable weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-GMO seed for a distinctive kitchen-garden tomato.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Growing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before your intended transplant date. Sow approximately ¼ inch deep in seed-starting mix, keep warm for germination, and provide strong light. Harden off seedlings gradually before transplanting after frost danger has passed and growing conditions have warmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Install a sturdy stake, cage, or trellis at planting time to support the vines and large fruit. Water consistently at soil level and mulch to help conserve moisture. Allow airflow between plants and tie developing stems to their support as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a square foot garden, use \u003cstrong\u003e1 plant per sq ft (trellis required)\u003c\/strong\u003e only with dedicated vertical training and regular pruning. Allow more space for multi-stemmed or caged plants. Russian origins do not make this tomato frost-hardy; protect plants from cold weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 65–70 days from transplant to first ripe fruit; weather and growing conditions affect timing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright orange beefsteaks, approximately 12–16 ounces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meaty and smooth, with relatively few seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indeterminate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost-tender warm-season annual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarvest when tomatoes develop their full orange color and yield slightly to gentle pressure. Handle large ripe fruits carefully to avoid bruising.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes Altai Orange ripen red?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Its ripe fruit is orange, with orange flesh. Use full color and gentle softness together to judge ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it determinate or indeterminate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAltai Orange is indeterminate and needs sturdy support for its continuing vine growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it resistant to blossom-end rot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing does not promise resistance. Maintain consistent soil moisture and suitable growing conditions rather than relying on a varietal guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePacked and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for flavor and your garden's success.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","offers":[{"title":"~25+ Seeds","offer_id":41712339878022,"sku":"ORG-TB\/B1-25-84-224-30OT","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"~50+ Seeds","offer_id":41712339910790,"sku":"ORG-TB\/B1-50-84-224-30OT","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/3330\/files\/il_fullxfull.7610601680_jknp.jpg?v=1770131434","url":"https:\/\/bgseedsllc.com\/products\/altai-orange-tomato-heirloom-seeds","provider":"Box Garden Seeds Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}