Caring For Your Starters

Heirloom Tomato Starts Guide
Locally Grown | Started in Organic Soil | Spring 2026

Thank you for supporting our farm. All of our tomato seedlings were started from organic seeds in high-quality organic soil, then carefully grown indoors and transplanted into pots and placed in our greenhouse under sunlight in March 2026. These are strong, healthy plants ready to thrive in your garden.

Planting Basics for All Varieties

  • Transplant outdoors after last frost

  • Choose a location with full sun, at least 6 to 8 hours daily

  • Space plants 18 to 24 inches apart unless noted otherwise

  • Use well-drained soil

  • Provide support such as cages, stakes, or trellises

  • Water evenly and consistently to prevent cracking and stress

  • Harvest regularly to encourage continued production

Beefsteak Tomatoes (Organic Seed)

Flavor Profile: Rich, meaty, classic tomato flavor
Fruit: Very large red slicing tomatoes
Growing Tips:

  • Space 18 to 24 inches apart

  • Needs strong support due to heavy fruit

  • Excellent for sandwiches and fresh eating

Brandywine Pink Tomatoes

Flavor Profile: Exceptionally rich, sweet, and complex
Fruit: Large, pink, slightly ribbed with a pumpkin-like shape
Plant Notes: Distinctive potato-leaf foliage
Growing Tips:

  • Space 18 to 24 inches apart

  • Harvest promptly when ripe for best flavor

  • Considered one of the best-tasting heirlooms

Black Krim (Organic Seed)

Flavor Profile: Bold, slightly salty, rich and juicy
Fruit: 8 to 12 oz flattened, deep reddish-purple with green shoulders
Growing Tips:

  • Space 18 to 36 inches apart

  • Thin skin, handle gently when harvesting

  • Thrives in warm conditions

Large Red Cherry Tomatoes

Flavor Profile: Classic tomato taste, balanced sweetness and acidity
Fruit: Larger-than-average red cherry tomatoes
Growing Tips:

  • Continuous production all season

  • Requires support for vigorous vines

  • Great for snacking and salads

Mortgage Lifter Tomatoes

Flavor Profile: Mild, sweet, and meaty
Fruit: Very large pink-red beefsteak, often 1 to 3 pounds
Growing Tips:

  • Space 18 to 24 inches apart

  • Heavy producer with large fruits

  • Ideal for slicing, sandwiches, and canning

Cherokee Purple (Organic Seed)

Flavor Profile: Rich, complex, slightly smoky and sweet
Fruit: Medium to large dusky purple tomatoes
Growing Tips:

  • Space 18 to 24 inches apart

  • Consistent watering improves fruit quality

  • Highly prized heirloom variety

Extra Growing Tips

  • Add compost when transplanting for strong growth

  • Mulch around plants to retain moisture and reduce weeds

  • Avoid overhead watering to prevent disease

  • Tomatoes are indeterminate, meaning they will keep growing and producing until frost

We are proud to grow all of our seedlings using organic practices from seed to sale. If you have any questions about planting or care, feel free to ask. Enjoy your tomatoes and have a great growing season.