Growing Guide

Organic Cylindra Beets 

Days to Maturity: 45-65 Days to Germination: 5-10 Temp Preference: 55-70 °F  

Seeding Depth: ½” Plant Spacing: 3 - 4” Plant Height: 36 - 48” Row Spacing: 12” 

Full sun - Partial Shade 

Beet is a cool weather favorite best sown directly outdoors 4-5 weeks prior to final spring frost or 4-5 weeks before the first autumn frost. Sow 3-4 seeds 1/2” deep and 1-2” apart in fertile, organically rich, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0. Seeds germinate in 5-10 days, thinning best starts to every 3-4” as true leaves establish.  

 

Organic Calabrese Broccoli 

Days to Maturity: 85 - 90 Days to Germination: 3 - 14 Temp Preference: 40 - 70 °F 

Seeding Depth: ½” Plant Spacing: 18” Plant Height: 24 - 30” Row Spacing: 24 - 36” 

Full sun - Partial Shade 

Broccoli is a cool weather full-sun crop able to be sown directly but, for earliest starts, begin indoors 6-8 weeks prior to final spring frost or in mid-summer about 3 months from autumn frost. Plant 2-3 seeds 1/2” deep per cell or 4-6” apart in the garden in organic, fertile, and well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0. Seeds germinate in 3-14 days, thinning out best starts every 12-18” in the garden once true leaves establish.  

 

Organic Golden Acre Cabbage 

Days to Maturity: 90 -150 Days to Germination: 5-12 Temp Preference: 55-75 °F  

Seeding Depth: ¼” Plant Spacing: 18 - 24” Plant Height: 12 - 30” Row Spacing: 18” 

Full sun - Partial Shade 

Cabbage is a cool weather crop able to be planted multiple times throughout the season. Start indoors 6-8 weeks prior to final spring frost or 6-8 weeks before first autumn frost. Plant 2-3 seeds 1/4” deep per cell or peat pot in organically rich, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0. Seeds germinate in 5-12 days, transplanting strongest starts every 18-24” in the garden once true leaves establish.  

 

Organic Scarlet Nantes Carrots 

Days to Maturity: 60 - 80 Days to Germination: 14 - 21 Temp Preference: 55-75 °F  

Seeding Depth: ½” Plant Spacing: 2 - 4” Plant Height: 6 - 18” Row Spacing: 16 - 24” 

Full sun 

Carrot is a cool weather crop best sown directly 2-3 weeks before final spring frost and every 2 weeks after for successive harvests. Like many root vegetables, carrots do not transplant well and should be sown directly. Plant 2-3 seeds 1/2” deep and 1-2” apart in loamy, loose, and well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0. Seeds germinate in 14-21 days, thinning back to 1 plant every 2-4” as true leaves establish.  

 

Organic Ruby Red Chard 

Days to Maturity: 50 - 60 Days to Germination: 5 - 14 Temp Preference: 60 - 80 °F  

Seeding Depth: ½” Plant Spacing: 12” Plant Height: 12 - 18” Row Spacing: 18 - 24” 

Full sun - Partial Sun 

Chard grows best in cool gardens yet is quite tolerant to heat. Chard is best if sown directly 2-3 weeks before final spring frost or 5-6 weeks before first autumn frost. Chard may be sown outdoors nearly anytime from spring to fall for quick and successive harvests. Sow 2-3 seeds 1/2” deep and 2-3” apart in loose, organic, and well-drained soil with a pH of 6-7. Chard seeds are often pre-soaked for 4-6 hours to accelerate germination to 5-14 days. Thin back starts to 12” apart in the garden as true leaves establish.  

 

Organic Blue Scotch Curled Kale 

Days to Maturity: 55 - 75 Days to Germination: 3 - 10 Temp Preference: 55 - 70 °F  

Seeding Depth: ¼” Plant Spacing: 12 - 18” Plant Height: 12 - 18” Row Spacing: 24” 

Full sun - Partial Sun 

Kale is a cool hardy crop able to be sown directly in early spring or late fall. For best starts, begin indoors 3-4 weeks before final spring frost or 6-8 before the first autumn frost. Plant 3-4 seeds 1/4” deep per cell and 3-4” apart in the garden in nitrogen-rich, organic, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5. Germinates in 3-10 days, thinning out best starts to 1 plant per pot or every 12- 18” in the garden as true leaves establish.  

 

Organic Lacinato Kale 

Days to Maturity: 60 - 85 Days to Germination: 3 - 10 Temp Preference: 55 - 70 °F  

Seeding Depth: ¼” Plant Spacing: 12 - 18” Plant Height: 24 - 36” Row Spacing: 24 - 30” 

Full sun - Partial Shade 

Kale is a cool hardy crop able to be sown directly in early spring or late fall. For best starts, begin indoors 3-4 weeks before final spring frost or 6-8 before the first autumn frost. Plant 3-4 seeds 1/4” deep per cell and 3-4” apart in the garden in nitrogen-rich, organic, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5. Germinates in 3-10 days, thinning out best starts to 1 plant per pot or every 12- 18” in the garden as true leaves establish.  

 

Organic Purple Vienna Kohlrabi 

Days to Maturity: 55 - 70 Days to Germination: 3 - 10 Temp Preference: 50 - 70 °F  

Seeding Depth: ½” Plant Spacing: 12 - 15” Plant Height: 9 - 12” Row Spacing: 18 - 24” 

Full sun - Partial Shade 

Kohlrabi is a cool season crop grown similarly to cabbage able to be sown directly in early spring or early fall. For earliest starts, begin indoors 3-4 weeks prior to frost dates. Plant 3-4 seeds 1/2” deep per cell or 3-4” apart in the garden in organically rich, loamy, and well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5. Seeds germinate in 3-10 days, thinning out best starts to 1 plant every 12-15” in the garden as true leaves establish.  

 

Organic Red Giant Mustard 

Days to Maturity: 80 - 95 Days to Germination: 3 - 7 Temp Preference: 50 - 70 °F  

Seeding Depth: ½” Plant Spacing: 12 - 18” Plant Height: 12 - 18” Row Spacing: 12 - 24” 

Full sun - Partial Sun 

Mustard is a tenacious cool weather favorite with a weed-like hardiness best sown directly outdoors 4-6 weeks before the final spring frost or in late fall 2-4 weeks before the first frost. Sow 3-4 seeds 1/2” deep and 4” apart in organically rich, moist, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5. Seeds germinate in 3-7 days, thinning best starts every 12-18” in the garden once true leaves establish.. 

 

Organic Sparkler Radish 

Days to Maturity: 24 - 28 Days to Germination: 3 - 7 Temp Preference: 45 - 85 °F  

Seeding Depth: ½” Plant Spacing: 2 - 3” Plant Height: 3 - 7” Row Spacing: 4 - 6” 

Full sun 

Sparkler radish is a cool season crop best sown directly 4-6 weeks before final spring frost or 4-6 weeks before first frost in fall. Like many root vegetables, radish does not transplant well and should not be started indoors. Plant 2-3 seeds 1/2” deep and 1-2” apart in very loose, organic, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.5-7.0. Seeds germinate in 3-7 days, thinning out best starts to 2-3” apart as true leaves establish.  

 

Organic Baby Pak Choi 

Days to Maturity: 45 - 75 Days to Germination: 7 - 14 Temp Preference: 55 - 75 °F  

Seeding Depth: ½” Plant Spacing: 3 - 12” Plant Height: 12 - 16” Row Spacing: 12 - 15” 

Full sun 

Pak Choi prefers rich, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5. Add plenty of organic matter. Provide regular, even moisture to avoid bitterness. This is a popular grower in cool climate areas. Sow seeds thinly, ½” deep, in rows 12-15” apart – the wider distance is best for growing semi-mature to full-sized plants.Gradually thin out seedlings to prevent overcrowding and give them more room to grows. The final spacings depend on what stage you're going to harvest them: 3-4” apart for baby leaves, 8” apart for semi-mature plants, 10-12” apart for mature plants. Keep well watered throughout the growing period to avoid bolting. Baby leaves are ready to harvest in as little as 30 days, while semi-mature to full-sized heads take 45–75 days. 

 

Organic Roquette Arugula 

Days to Maturity: 25 - 45 Days to Germination: 3 - 8 Temp Preference: 50 - 85 °F  

Seeding Depth: ¼” Plant Spacing: 3 - 4” Plant Height: 4 - 6” Row Spacing: 12” 

Full sun - Partial Sun 

Sow arugula seeds as early in spring as the soil can be worked, and every 2 weeks successively through early fall. Sow 1” apart about 1/4" deep in rows 12" apart. When seedlings are 2 to 3 inches tall, thin plants to 3-4" apart for best results. 

 

Organic Giant Italian Parsley 

Days to Maturity: 70 - 80 Days to Germination: 15 - 30 Temp Preference: 45 - 75 °F  

Seeding Depth: ¼” Plant Spacing: 2 - 3” Plant Height: 18 - 20” Row Spacing: 6 - 12” 

Full sun - Partial Shade 

Sow outdoors from early spring to early summer into well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Sow seeds thinly in ¼” deep drills, cover with soil and water gently. Space rows 6-12” apart. Germination can be slow, taking up to a month or more. Thin to 6” apart. Keep plants well watered, especially during hot, dry spells in summer. Harvest the leaves regularly, to encourage more to form. Impressively frost hardy, leaves can be harvested well into early winter. 

 

Organic Charentais Melon

Days to Maturity: 75-90 Days to Germination: 4-10 Temp Preference: 65-90 °F 

Seeding Depth: 1” Plant Spacing: 6’  Plant Height: 36 - 48” Row Spacing: 6’ Full sun

Sow seeds outdoors, 6 - 8 seeds in 12" diameter hills, after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space hills 6' apart in all directions or, if space is limited, they’re happy to climb a trellis. Seeds will germinate in 

4-10 days. Thin to 3-4 plants per hill. Can also be started indoors 2-3 weeks before last frost. When ripe, their smooth, blue-green skin turns yellow, and the melons slip easily from their stems. If those signs of readiness are not enough, just the aroma of a ripe Charentais in the patch is a dead giveaway. The flavor is perfumed and tropically exotic, distinct from the more typical netted-skinned varieties.

 

Organic American Flag Leeks

Days to Maturity: 90-130 Days to Germination: 5-12 Temp Preference: 60-80 °F 

Seeding Depth: ¼” Plant Spacing: 6”  Plant Height: 15”-20” Row Spacing: 6” Full sun

Start leeks indoors 6-8 weeks before final frost. Plants about 6” tall will transplant best. Or you can sow leek seeds directly in the garden every 2" and cover with soil; thin to 6" apart when 4" tall. Very hardy; overwinters well in most regions, doing well in both southern and northern states. Leeks like long sunny days to grow big and have few pests or diseases. Hilling your leeks will encourage longer shanks.

 

Organic Spaghetti Squash

Days to Maturity: 80-100 Days to Germination: 4-14 Temp Preference: 60-85 °F 

Seeding Depth: 1” Plant Spacing: 4’-8’  Plant Height: 9”-15” Row Spacing: 4’-8’ Full sun

Plant 2-3 seeds 1" deep in medium moist organic soil. Whether transplanting or sowing direct, plant seeds on 6-8" tall mounds of soil to accommodate heavy trailing vegetation. Seeds germinate in 4-14 days, thinning out best starts and indoors transplants to 1 plant 4-8 ft apart per mound. Winter squash benefits from a top layer of mulch to help cool soil and roots. Fertilize after the first set of blooms appear and again during fruiting stage.

 

Organic Lollo Rosso Lettuce

Days to Maturity: 55-60 Days to Germination: 6-14 Temp Preference: 40-75 °F 

Seeding Depth: ¼-½” Plant Spacing: 4”  Plant Height: 4”-6” Row Spacing: 12”-15” Full sun-Partial Shade

Directly sow seeds in April or once the soil is workable to at least 40°. You can also directly sow in early fall around September. Organic Lollo Rosso grows best as a cool season crop and is a fast-maturing annual. Lollo Rosso can be harvested as a "“cut and come again" crop. Be sure to pick outer leaves at 3”-6” long to prevent from growing too bitter.

 

Organic Florence Fennel

Days to Maturity: 90-115 Days to Germination: 10-14 Temp Preference: 60-80 °F 

Seeding Depth: ¼” Plant Spacing: 4”-6”  Plant Height: 24”-36” Row Spacing: 24”-36” Full sun

Florence fennel is a cool-weather perennial grown as an annual. Fennel can be sown in the garden as early as 2 to 3 weeks before the average last frost date in spring. For autumn crops sow fennel in mid-to-late summer. Thin successful seedlings to 12” apart. Keep fennel on the dry side; the soil should be evenly moist but not wet. Florence fennel’s bulbous stalk can be harvested when it is 3 inches (7cm) or more in diameter.Cut the whole stalk like celery just below the point where individual stalks join together.

Organic Cal-Wonder Sweet Peppers

Days to Maturity: 75-90 Days to Germination: 7-21 Temp Preference: 70-85 °F 

Seeding Depth: ¼” Plant Spacing: 12”-18”  Plant Height: 18”-36” Row Spacing: 18”-24” Full sun

Pepper is a heat-loving crop that does not perform well in shade or cold soils. Seeds are best if started indoors 4-6 weeks prior to final spring frost for transplanting. Sow 2-3 seeds 1/4” deep per cell or peat pot, transplanting best starts 12-18” apart in the garden or one plant per container. Pepper plants thrive in pots and containers with a phosphorus-rich potting mix and will benefit from staking and support as they become top-heavy during fruit production.

 

Organic Cocozelle Squash

Days to Maturity: 50-60 Days to Germination: 4-14 Temp Preference: 60-85 °F 

Seeding Depth: 1” Plant Spacing: 24”-36”  Plant Height: 36”-48” Row Spacing: 36”-48” Full sun

Cocozelle is a full sun staple able to be sown directly after the final spring frost but, for earliest starts, begin indoors 3-4 weeks prior. Plant 2-3 seeds 1” deep per cell or every 4-6” in medium moist, organic, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.5-7.0. Whether transplanting or sowing direct, plant seeds on 6-8” tall mounds of soil to accommodate heavy vegetation. Germinates in 4-14 days, thinning out best starts and transplants to 1 plant 24-36” apart per mound. Summer squash benefits from a top layer of mulch to help cool soil and roots. Fertilize after the first set of blooms appear and again during fruiting stage.

 

Organic Tango Lettuce

Days to Maturity: 45-60 Days to Germination: 3-10 Temp Preference: 60-75 °F 

Seeding Depth: ¼” Plant Spacing: 9”-12”  Plant Height: 6”-8” Row Spacing: 12”-15” Full sun

Tango is a curled baby leaf variety that has a crisp, clean texture and holds up well with numerous salad dressings. Uniform attractive plants form tight, erect rosettes, 12" across and 6-8" tall. It is a cool weather crop performing just as vigorously when sown directly as when transplanted. Begin indoors 4-6 weeks before final spring frost or about 6-8 weeks before the first autumn frost. Sow 2-3 seeds 1/4” deep per cell and 2-3” apart in organically composted, well drained soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0. Seeds germinate in 3-10 days, transplanting or thinning back to 1 plant every 9-12” as leafy heads establish. Thrives in moist soils supplemented with nitrogen-rich fertilizer and can be sown every two weeks for successive, season-long harvests.

 

Organic Rouge D’hiver Lettuce

Days to Maturity: 25-60 Days to Germination: 5-10 Temp Preference: 60-80 °F 

Seeding Depth: ⅛” Plant Spacing: 8”-10”  Plant Height: 6”-10” Row Spacing: 12”-15” Full sun

A French heirloom from the 1800s that is commonly used as baby leaf lettuce. However, Rouge d'Hiver forms an amazing head lettuce as well. Its sweet, broad, flat, crisp leaves range from crimson red to bronze to emerald green. Heat and cold tolerant, but exceeds as an early spring or fall/winter planting. Disease resistance to Tip Burn and Lettuce Drop. Sow directly 2-3 seeds every 10”, 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 40°F. Thin when ½’ tall to 1 plant per 10”. 

 

Organic Black Beauty Zucchini

Days to Maturity: 60-70 Days to Germination: 4-14 Temp Preference: 60-85 °F 

Seeding Depth: 1” Plant Spacing: 24”-36” Plant Height: 36”-48” Row Spacing: 36”-48” Full sun

Organic Black Beauty zucchini summer squash seeds will produce vigorously up until the frost. Plant 2-3 seeds 1” deep per cell or every 4-6” in medium moist, organic, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.5-7.0. Whether transplanting or sowing directly, plant seeds on 6-8” tall mounds of soil to accommodate heavy vegetation. Germinates in 4-14 days, thinning out best starts and transplants to 1 plant 24-36” apart per mound. Summer squash benefits from a top layer of mulch to help cool soil and roots. Fertilize after the first set of blooms appear and again during the fruiting stage. Harvest ideally when 6-8” long.

 

Organic Little Gem Lettuce

Days to Maturity: 45-60 Days to Germination: 3-10 Temp Preference: 60-70 °F 

Seeding Depth: ¼” Plant Spacing: 9”-12”. Plant Height: 6”-12” Row Spacing: 12”-15” Full sun

Little Gem has a pale, green heart and a crisp center and sweeter taste than common lettuce. Little Gem lettuce never develops a bitter flavor. Begin indoors 4-6 weeks before final spring frost or about 6-8 weeks before the first autumn frost. Sow 2-3 seeds 1/4” deep and 2-3” apart in organically composted, well drained soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0. Seeds germinate in 3-10 days, transplanting or thinning back to 1 plant every 9-12” as leafy heads establish. Thrives in moist soils supplemented with nitrogen-rich fertilizer and can be sown every two weeks for successive, season-long harvests.

 

Organic Marketmore Cucumber

Days to Maturity: 55-70 Days to Germination: 3-10 Temp Preference: 65-75 °F 

Seeding Depth: 1” Plant Spacing: 36”-48”. Plant Height: 6”-12” Row Spacing: 36” Full sun

Cucumber is a warm weather crop best if begun indoors 4-6 weeks prior to final spring frost. Plant 3-4 seeds 1” deep per individual cell in loamy, sandy, well drained soil with a pH of 6-6.5. Seeds germinate in 3-10 days, transplanting best starts 36-48” apart in the garden once true leaves establish. Cucumbers perform best when grown on 8” tall mounds and provide a trellis to minimize crowding. Shallow roots will benefit from regular watering and a top layer of mulch. Ripe cucumbers are solid green and firm, becoming bitter and yellow if left on the vine too long. Remove fruits with scissors or a knife rather than twisting or plucking to prevent damaging the vine.

 

Organic Red Rubin Basil

Days to Maturity: 55-70 Days to Germination: 3-10 Temp Preference: 65-75 °F 

Seeding Depth: ⅛”” Plant Spacing: 36”-48”. Plant Height: 18”-24” Row Spacing: 12”-18” Full sun

This basil variety has unusual reddish-purple leaves, and a stronger flavor than sweet basil, making it most appealing for salads and garnishes. Start basil indoors 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost. Start in plug trays or pellets and place in a warm spot. Make sure soil doesn’t go below 72 degrees during the germination phase, which takes 8 to 14 days. Once seeds sprout, move to a location where there is full sun. Basil plants prefer soil that is moist but not soggy. Pruning the plants before they set flowers will keep the plant producing fresh leaves throughout the season. Prune about once a month.

 

Organic Orange Habanero Pepper

Days to Maturity: 70-100 Days to Germination: 7-21 Temp Preference: 70-85 °F 

Seeding Depth: ¼” Plant Spacing: 12”-18”. Plant Height: 18”-36” Row Spacing: 18”-24” Full sun

Pepper is a heat-loving crop that does not perform well in shade or cold soils. Seeds are best if started indoors 4-6 weeks prior to final spring frost for transplanting. Sow 2-3 seeds 1/4” deep per cell or peat pot in fertile, organically rich, and well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-6.8. Germinates in 7-21 days, transplanting best starts 12-18” apart in the garden or one plant per container. Pepper plants thrive in pots and containers with a phosphorus-rich potting mix and will benefit from staking and support as they become top-heavy during fruit production. Peppers can be picked early to ripen indoors or left to ripen and change color on the vine. Using a knife or shears, carefully snip off peppers while leaving some stem attached to the fruit. Wear gloves to avoid skin contact with capsaicin.

 

Organic Slow Bolt Cilantro

Days to Maturity: 50-55 Days to Germination: 10-21 Temp Preference: 50-85 °F 

Seeding Depth: ¼” Plant Spacing: 4”-6”. Plant Height: 12”-36” Row Spacing: 18”-24” Full sun or Light Shade

The way to successfully continue cilantro’s growth is to sow seeds continuously in the spring and fall. Heat causes the plant to begin flowering and setting seed. Water young plants consistently for best growth. Avoid overwatering established plants. Germination takes 2 to 3 weeks and produces rapid leaf growth. Cut back the cilantro frequently for controlled and continuous growth. This plant can be harvested 4 to 5 weeks from the time the seeds are planted. 

Organic Chives

Days to Maturity: 45-60 Days to Germination: 10-14 Temp Preference: 65-80 °F 

Seeding Depth: ¼”-½” Plant Spacing: 6”-12”. Plant Height: 12”-18” Row Spacing: 6”-8” Full sun-Partial Shade

Start chives outside in early spring as they will germinate in cooler temperatures in 14 days. Warm to temperate seasons are ideal to maintain growth. If you want to plant chives earlier and live in a cold region, start inside 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Once the seedlings appear, thin the chives to 6 to 8 inches apart.

 

Organic Purple Cherokee Tomatoes

Days to Maturity: 80-110 Days to Germination: 5-14 Temp Preference: 65-85 °F 

Seeding Depth: ¼” Plant Spacing: 18”-36”. Plant Height: 36”-72” Row Spacing: 24”-36” Full sun

Cherokee Purple is the name of an old variety of tomato that develops a fruit with a deep, dusky-rose color while maintaining a somewhat greenish hue near the stem when mature for eating. Tomato is a warm weather crop best if started indoors about 6-8 weeks prior to final spring frost. Plant 2-3 seeds 1/4” deep per individual cell in fertile, humusy, and well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-6.8. Germinates in 5-14 days, transplanting starts to 1 per pot or 18-36” apart in the garden depending on variety. This indeterminate variety will grow indefinitely through the season, producing non-stop fruit, while requiring trellis support. Although vine-ripened fruit is always preferred, tomatoes can just as easily be harvested early and ripen indoors by being stored in a paper bag or box along with a banana for its ethylene gas. Ripest tomatoes may be pulled from the vine by hand, while more firm ones should be clipped with shears.

 

Organic Thyme

Days to Maturity: 60-75 Days to Germination: 7-14 Temp Preference: 65-85 °F 

Seeding Depth: ¼” Plant Spacing: 12”-24”. Plant Height: 6”-10” Row Spacing: 12”-24” Full sun

Sow seeds indoors 8 weeks before the last frost date. Germination takes from 1 to 2 weeks but is easy to grow from seed indoors. Shrublike and low-growing, common thyme prefers well-drained sandy soil, a sunny location, and once established, needs little water. Keep lightly clipped to delay flowering.

 

Organic Oregano

Days to Maturity: 60-75 Days to Germination: 10-14 Temp Preference: 65-85 °F 

Seeding Depth: ¼” Plant Spacing: 12”-15”. Plant Height: 8”-14” Row Spacing: 12”-15” Full sun

Sow seeds in early April, ¼-inch deep. Germination takes about 2 weeks. Transplant in a full sun location giving the plant room to spread. Space out to ensure good air circulation in areas with high humidity. This herb is also easy to grow from cuttings. If you’re using a pot for its home, make sure it’s at least 12 inches wide. Cut back after flowering for renewed growth and tidiness.

 

Organic Rainbow Cherry Tomatoes

Days to Maturity: 80-110 Days to Germination: 5-14 Temp Preference: 65-85 °F 

Seeding Depth: ¼” Plant Spacing: 18”-36”. Plant Height: 36”-72” Row Spacing: 24”-36” Full sun

Rainbow cherry tomatoes are petite, round and flavorful. Ranging in colors of red, yellow, green and even some variegated, with thin skin and meaty flesh. Tomato is a warm weather crop best if started indoors about 6-8 weeks prior to final spring frost. Plant 2-3 seeds 1/4” deep per individual cell in fertile, humusy, and well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-6.8. Germinates in 5-14 days, transplanting starts to 1 per pot or 18-36” apart in the garden depending on variety. This indeterminate variety will grow indefinitely through the season, producing non-stop fruit, while requiring trellis support. Although vine-ripened fruit is always preferred, tomatoes can just as easily be harvested early and ripen indoors by being stored in a paper bag or box along with a banana for its ethylene gas.