Valencia Tomato Seeds (Organic)

Valencia Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) is an Indiana heirloom that bears large, golden-orange fruit weighing 8 to 10 ounces with firm, meaty flesh and few seeds. An indeterminate tender annual, it delivers rich, old-time tomato flavor on vigorous plants that benefit from staking.

At a glance

• Variety: Valencia, heirloom, indeterminate, organic, non-GMO
• Botanical name: Lycopersicon esculentum
• Days to maturity: 55 to 59 days
• Sun: Full sun
• Spacing after thinning: 3 to 4 feet
• Planting depth: 1/4 inch
• Seeds per pack: About 50 (8,040 per 1 oz bulk)
• Height at maturity: 3 to 5 feet

Best for

• Fresh eating, slicing, salads, and sandwiches
• Salsas and homemade sauces
• Canning and preserves
• Home gardeners and market growers wanting a colorful heirloom

How to grow

Sow seeds in flats 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost, 1/4 inch deep, with germination in 6 to 12 days at 70 to 85 degrees. Thin to 2 inches apart after the first true leaves appear, then harden off and transplant after the last frost. Grow in full sun in fertile soil rich in organic matter with a pH of 5.5 to 7.0, soaking the soil 4 to 6 inches deep at 7-day intervals. Stake or cage the vigorous plants and harvest when fruits give slightly under finger pressure.

Flavor profile

Rich, sweet, and well-balanced with a classic old-time tomato taste and low acidity.

About Grow Organic

Grow Organic, also known as Peaceful Valley, has supplied seeds, tools, and growing supplies to organic gardeners and farmers since 1976.