{"product_id":"early-stupice-tomato-heirloom-seeds","title":"Early Stupice, Heirloom Tomato Seeds","description":"\u003ch1\u003eEarly Stupice Heirloom Tomato Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring sweet, balanced tomato flavor to your early-season garden with Stupice. This Czech heirloom produces ruby-red salad tomatoes on potato-leaf plants, a rewarding choice for fresh meals from your backyard. Small to medium 3–6 ounce fruit suits salads, sandwich slices, and fresh salsa.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Early Stupice?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly-season appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plan on approximately 52–85 days from transplant, with timing affected by weather and growing conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor worth growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juicy tomatoes with sweet, balanced flavor brighten everyday fresh meals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile salad tomatoes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ruby-red fruit commonly weighs 3–6 ounces, with natural variation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive potato-leaf foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad leaflets distinguish Stupice from regular-leaf tomato varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSemi-determinate habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e A more compact growth pattern with potential for continued picking while conditions remain favorable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCzech heirloom heritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-pollinated seed for gardeners who enjoy growing and saving traditional varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIn the Kitchen\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuarter Stupice into a garden salad, slice onto a sandwich, or combine chopped fruit with basil and olive oil for bruschetta. Its balanced flavor also suits fresh salsa and quick sauces when you have more ripe tomatoes than you can eat straight away.\u003c\/p\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 the soil has warmed, into full sun and fertile, well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpace plants approximately 24–36 inches apart. Install a cage or stake early to support fruiting branches. Water consistently at soil level, mulch to conserve moisture, and maintain airflow around the foliage. Allow the semi-determinate plant to develop its branching canopy rather than severely pruning it into a single stem. Protect plants from cold and freezing weather; cooler-summer performance does not mean frost-hardiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor square foot gardening, plan on \u003cstrong\u003e1 plant per 4 sq ft (cage recommended)\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing room for the branching canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 52–85 days from transplant; conditions affect timing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small to medium ruby-red salad tomatoes, commonly 3–6 ounces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet, balanced tomato flavor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-determinate, potato leaf; cage or stake recommended.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety heritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Former Czechoslovakia.\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 coloring and yields slightly to gentle pressure. Pick ripe fruit regularly. Watch for common tomato pests and diseases; potato-leaf foliage alone does not establish disease resistance.\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":41712358064262,"sku":"TB\/B1-25-85-914-22","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"~50 Seeds","offer_id":41712358097030,"sku":"TB\/B1-50-85-914-22","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/3330\/files\/il_fullxfull.7610574028_lu8e.jpg?v=1770127878","url":"https:\/\/bgseedsllc.com\/products\/early-stupice-tomato-heirloom-seeds","provider":"Box Garden Seeds Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}