{"product_id":"fireworks-tomato-heirloom-seeds","title":"Fireworks Tomato, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFireworks Tomato Heirloom Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring the first big tomato slices of the season to your table with Fireworks. This early red slicer pairs full tomato flavor with round, meaty fruit that often finishes in a small pointed tip. Indeterminate vines give the plant room to keep growing and setting fruit while conditions remain favorable, making it a useful choice for supported raised beds and roomy containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Fireworks?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly slicing tomatoes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 50–60 days from transplant under favorable conditions, with timing affected by weather and establishment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstantial red fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commonly described as 6–12 ounces, with size varying through the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull tomato flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meaty slices bring garden-fresh flavor to sandwiches, salads, and cooked dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red globe-shaped tomatoes may have a small pointed blossom end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndeterminate growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide sturdy support for vines rather than treating this selection as a compact bush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Save seed from healthy, fully ripe fruit with appropriate isolation and selection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIn the Kitchen\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLayer freshly picked slices onto a sandwich, combine with basil in a summer salad, or serve with a little salt to enjoy their tomato flavor. Extra ripe fruit works well in cooked sauces. The ripe fruit is red, not a red-and-yellow striped type.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Growing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart seeds indoors approximately 6–8 weeks before your expected transplant date. Sow ¼ inch deep in well-drained seed-starting mix, keep evenly moist, and provide strong light after emergence. Pot on as needed, then harden seedlings off gradually before planting outdoors after frost danger has passed and soil has warmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Space plants approximately 24–36 inches apart and install a sturdy tall cage, stake, or trellis at planting time. Guide and tie stems as they grow to keep fruit supported and foliage off the soil. For containers, use a roomy pot with drainage and a firmly anchored support.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor square foot gardening, allow \u003cstrong\u003e1 plant per 4 sq ft (sturdy support required)\u003c\/strong\u003e, with extra canopy room as needed. Water deeply and consistently at soil level, mulch once the soil is warm, and feed according to fertilizer directions. Early maturity is not frost tolerance; protect plants from freezing temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 50–60 days from transplant; conditions affect timing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red globes, often with a small pointed tip; commonly 6–12 ounces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full tomato flavor for fresh slicing and cooking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indeterminate; sturdy support required.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Continued growth and fruit-setting while conditions remain favorable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandwiches, salads, fresh slicing, and cooked sauces.\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; grown as a warm-season annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 25+ or 50+ seeds, according to the packet option selected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarvest when fruit develops full red color and yields slightly to gentle pressure. Support the vine while picking and handle ripe tomatoes gently to avoid bruising.\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":41712238723206,"sku":"TB\/B1-25-89-524-31-","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"~50+ Seeds","offer_id":41712238755974,"sku":"TB\/B1-50-89-524-31-","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/3330\/files\/il_fullxfull.7610624436_k2jw.jpg?v=1770129239","url":"https:\/\/bgseedsllc.com\/products\/fireworks-tomato-heirloom-seeds","provider":"Box Garden Seeds Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}