{"product_id":"early-annie-tomato-heirloom-seeds","title":"Early Annie, Heirloom Tomato Seeds","description":"\u003ch1\u003eEarly Annie Heirloom Tomato Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eMake the most of a shorter summer with Early Annie. This compact heirloom produces round, meaty red to orange-red tomatoes with relatively few seeds, useful for fresh slices, salads, and kitchen batches. Its early maturity and bushy growth make it a worthwhile choice for gardeners who want an earlier main crop without a towering vine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Early Annie?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly-season maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plan on approximately 60–70 days from transplant, depending on growing conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact determinate plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bushy growth suits raised beds and roomy containers, with a more concentrated main harvest than indeterminate tomatoes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeaty everyday tomatoes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rounded red to orange-red fruit commonly weighs around 4 ounces, with natural variation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile kitchen use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy fresh slices, salads, salsa, sauce, or batches for preserving.\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 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. Choose full sun and fertile, well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAllow approximately 24–36 inches between plants, adjusting for your growing setup. A short cage or stake helps support fruiting branches and keeps fruit off the soil. Avoid severe single-stem pruning of these determinate plants. Water consistently at soil level and mulch to conserve moisture; check containers regularly during warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor square foot gardening, plan on \u003cstrong\u003e1 plant per 4 sq ft (short cage recommended)\u003c\/strong\u003e to allow room for the bushy canopy. Early maturity can help in shorter seasons, but plants are frost-tender and still need a suitable warm-season planting window.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 60–70 days from transplant; conditions affect timing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round to gently flattened red to orange-red tomatoes, commonly around 4 ounces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meaty flesh with relatively few seeds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact determinate, regular leaf; a short cage or stake is helpful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost-tender warm-season annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/em\u003e.\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 to orange-red coloring and yields slightly to gentle pressure. Pick ripe fruit regularly during the main harvest window for sandwiches, salads, sauces, and 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":41712229777542,"sku":"TB\/B1-25-85-916-2024","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"~50 Seeds","offer_id":41712229810310,"sku":"TB\/B1-50-85-916-2024","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/3330\/files\/il_fullxfull.7658481411_50an.jpg?v=1792992936","url":"https:\/\/bgseedsllc.com\/products\/early-annie-tomato-heirloom-seeds","provider":"Box Garden Seeds Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}