{"product_id":"dakota-sport-tomato-seeds","title":"Dakota Sport Tomato, Open-Pollinated Seeds","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDakota Sport Tomato Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eA glossy red slicer with a North Dakota story. Dakota Sport produces bright red, thin-skinned tomatoes with balanced flavor, just the right size for a sandwich, fresh salad, or platter of garden slices. Selected by farmer David Podoll from a sport of Crimson Sprinter, this open-pollinated variety combines an attractive finish with relatively early maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Dakota Sport?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlossy red fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth, shiny, medium slicing tomatoes typically weigh 5–7 ounces, with natural variation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced tomato flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy fresh slices on sandwiches, in salads, or with a little salt and basil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelatively early maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 65–75 days from transplant makes this a useful candidate for shorter growing seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVigorous indeterminate vines:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plants need sturdy support and can continue growing and setting fruit while conditions remain favorable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThin skin with reported crack tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistent watering still matters; tolerance does not mean fruit cannot split.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarmer-bred, open-pollinated selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Developed by David Podoll at Prairie Road in North Dakota from Crimson Sprinter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Growing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart indoors approximately 5–6 weeks before your intended frost-free transplant date. Sow about ¼ inch deep in seed-starting mix, provide warmth and strong light, and harden seedlings off gradually. Transplant after frost danger has passed and soil has warmed, into full sun and fertile, well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstall sturdy cages, stakes, or a trellis early. Allow generous canopy room; the breeder recommends 36–48 inches between plants for its field-growing system. Water consistently at soil level, mulch to conserve moisture, and maintain airflow while retaining healthy foliage to shade fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor square foot gardening, use \u003cstrong\u003e1 plant per sq ft (trellis required)\u003c\/strong\u003e only with dedicated vertical training and regular pruning. Allow additional space for caged or multi-stemmed plants. Dakota Sport is reported to tolerate cooler growing conditions, but it remains a frost-tender tomato, not a cold-hardy crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 65–75 days from transplant; conditions affect timing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy bright red medium slicers, typically 5–7 ounces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vigorous indeterminate; sturdy support required.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost-tender warm-season annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-pollinated, non-GMO.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePacket options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 25+ or 50+ seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePick when fruit is fully red and yields slightly to gentle pressure. Harvest individual ripe tomatoes regularly for sandwiches, salads, and fresh summer meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePacked and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — open-pollinated seeds grown without GMOs, selected for your garden.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","offers":[{"title":"~25+ Seeds","offer_id":41712250519686,"sku":"TB\/B1-25-89-423-30OT","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"~50+ Seeds","offer_id":41712250552454,"sku":"TB\/B1-50-89-423-30OT","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/3330\/files\/il_fullxfull.7610571346_b6ec.jpg?v=1792973816","url":"https:\/\/bgseedsllc.com\/products\/dakota-sport-tomato-seeds","provider":"Box Garden Seeds Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}