{"product_id":"pv-org-tomato-homestead","title":"Homestead 24 Tomato Seeds (Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Homestead Tomato is a classic and dependable variety cherished for its rich flavor and robust growth. Known for its ability to thrive in hot climates, the Homestead tomato plant produces medium to large, deep red fruits that are meaty, juicy, and perfect for slicing, canning, or adding to your favorite recipes. This variety is a favorite among gardeners for its high yields and consistent performance. Growing Homestead tomato seeds is straightforward and rewarding. These semi-determinate plants thrive in full sun and well-draining soil, making them well-suited for home gardens, raised beds, or larger containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVariety Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tender Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Determinate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrop category:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tomato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKitchen profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Homestead Tomato is a classic and dependable variety cherished for its rich flavor and robust growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecorded feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-Pollinated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seed packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Growing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70-90°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-14 Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight At Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-4 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays To Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80-85 Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun\/Shade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing After Thinning:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-36 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan Homestead 24 Tomato as a warm-season crop. Start seed in a protected setting when local timing allows seedlings to reach transplant size after frost danger has passed. Provide strong light and avoid keeping the root zone continuously saturated. Use the recorded spacing and add support if the growth habit requires it. Check fruit as it changes color and firmness, then harvest at the stage suited to its intended kitchen use. Seasonal conditions can shift actual maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore sowing Homestead 24 Tomato, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore related options in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tomato-seeds\"\u003eTomato Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Exposure Seed Exchange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21549337772145,"sku":"SNV2037","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/SNV2037-Homestead-Tomato-SESE.png?v=1747082155","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/pv-org-tomato-homestead","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}