{"product_id":"earliana-tomato-heirloom-seeds","title":"Earliana Tomato, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003ch1\u003eEarliana Heirloom Tomato Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring a classic early-season tomato to your kitchen garden. Earliana produces red slicing tomatoes with juicy flesh and a pleasing balance of sweetness and tang, perfect for a first summer sandwich or a simple garden salad. Introduced in 1900, this open-pollinated heirloom has a long history of being grown for an early crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Earliana?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly-season heritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Developed by George Sparks of Salem, New Jersey, and introduced by Johnson and Stokes in 1900.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUseful everyday slicers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rounded red fruit commonly around 4–6 ounces, with size varying by strain and growing conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic tomato flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juicy sweet-tart slices for sandwiches, salads, and fresh tomato plates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndeterminate growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supported plants continue growing and setting fruit while conditions remain favorable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e A seed-saving choice for gardeners who want to grow a favorite again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Growing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart indoors 6–8 weeks before your intended transplant date. Sow approximately ⅛–¼ 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\u003eAllow approximately 24–36 inches between plants, adjusting for your support and pruning system. Install cages, stakes, or a trellis early. Water consistently at soil level, mulch to conserve moisture, and maintain airflow while retaining healthy foliage to shade developing fruit. Although grown as an early variety, Earliana remains frost-tender and needs warm soil for good establishment.\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 canopy space for caged or multi-stemmed plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 60–80 days from transplant, depending on strain and growing conditions; about 65–75 days is a useful planning range.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rounded red slicers, commonly around 4–6 ounces, with natural size and shape variation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indeterminate, regular leaf; cage, stake, or trellis 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 heirloom, non-GMO.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePacket options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 25+ or 50+ seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarvest when fruit develops its mature red coloring and yields slightly to gentle pressure. Pick individual ripe tomatoes regularly for sandwiches, salads, salsa, or fresh summer meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePacked and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom 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":41712257040518,"sku":"TB\/B1-25Org-81-1023-28OT","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"~50+ Seeds","offer_id":41712257073286,"sku":"TB\/B1-50-Org-81-1023-28OT","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/3330\/files\/il_fullxfull.7610530698_5dk5.jpg?v=1792992200","url":"https:\/\/bgseedsllc.com\/products\/earliana-tomato-heirloom-seeds","provider":"Box Garden Seeds Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}