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Stupice Heirloom Tomato Seeds

Lycopersicon esculentum

5.00 (6 reviews)
  • HOW TO GROW
  • FAST FACTS
  • REVIEWS

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Start tomatoes indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost of spring, sowing the seeds in a flat 1/4" deep and 1" apart. Keep the temperature at 70-75 degrees F until germination, as well as providing adequate light in a sunny window or under a grow light; keep the soil moist, but make sure drainage is adequate. When the second set of leaves emerges, transplant the seedlings into individual pots; bury the stems up to the lowest set of leaves to grow strongly rooted plants. A week before planting the seedlings outside, begin exposing them to the weather during the day to harden them; tomatoes cannot endure cold weather, and should not be transplanted outside until all threat of frost has passed. When the soil temperature reaches at least 70 degrees F, plant the seedlings in full sun and very rich soil; once more, bury the entire stem up to the lowest set of leaves. If providing a trellis, space the plants 2' apart, but if allowing the vines to spread, space the plants 3-4' apart. For companion planting benefits, plant tomatoes with carrots or onions, but avoid planting them with cabbage or potatoes.

Growing: Indeterminate tomato varieties often perform best when provided with a trellis or support, since this protects them from various pests and diseases in connection with too much soil contact. Put the supports in place before the seedlings develop vines. As the vines begin to grow, tying them to the support helps their development. Since temperatures below 55 degrees F can damage production, protect the plants if temperatures drop. A thick layer of mulch helps conserve moisture and control weeds; water the plants once a week, but avoid getting the leaves wet. Pruning the "suckers," or shoots that grow between the main stem and the branches, will greatly improve the production and strength of the plant.

Harvesting: Test the ripeness of tomatoes by pressing them gently; the flesh should yield slightly. The mature color also indicates ripeness. If the stem does not come easily off the vine, cut it with a scissors. Vine ripened tomatoes have the best flavor, but as soon as frost comes, all tomatoes should be harvested, even the green ones. Unripe tomatoes will ripen eventually if kept in a warm place out of direct sunlight. Stupice is a very heavy yielding tomato perfect for salads and fresh eating.

Seed Saving: Since cross pollination between most tomato varieties is unlikely, isolation is not a concern. Pick fully ripe tomatoes and cut them in half horizontally, across the middle; squeeze out the pulp into a container. An alternative method for smaller tomatoes is to put them in a blender and pulse the mixture, since the seeds are hard and slippery and will not be harmed. Let the mixture ferment for several days or until a thick layer of mold has formed; this process removes the gelatinous layer on the seeds. Pour off the mold and debris, saving the good seeds on the bottom. Rinse the seeds in a strainer under running water until they are clean, then spread them out to dry in a protected location away from direct sunlight. Stir them twice a day, and provide a fan to speed drying if the air is humid. Once the seeds are completely dry, store them in a cool, dry location for up to four years.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Lycopersicon esculentum

Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Indeterminate, Warm Season

USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Seeds per Ounce: 10,000

Planting Method: From Transplant

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 60 Inches

Color: Red

Stupice Heirloom Tomato Seeds 5.0
Review By can set tomatoes into 60s

with cold snaps these tomatoes keep going

No longer has to be in the 80s for us short season growers, these will continue to set fruit into the 60s

Stupice Heirloom Tomato Seeds 5.0
Review By Tami Cheek

Stupice Heirloom Tomato Seeds

I haven't had the seeds planted long and have 4 plants coming up already. All the seeds I get from Everwilde are top quality.

Stupice Heirloom Tomato Seeds 5.0
Review By Paul Ebel

Fantastic quick service

The experience of doing business with your business was
Fantastic, you had what I needed, and it was sent very quickly,
I will definitely purchase from you folks again.

Stupice Heirloom Tomato Seeds 5.0
Review By Nancy Burris

Can't wait to pick these tomatoes!

Seed arrived promptly and are already sprouting!

Stupice Heirloom Tomato Seeds 5.0
Review By Lynn in MN

Great Company

I received my order quickly and was delighted with the seed packaging and also with the helpful information on each package. I live in MN so it's not quite time for direct sowing seeds yet but I'm excited to see how these flower seeds grow. I will be starting my Pineapple tomatoes seeds today indoors and saving my Stupiche, Sunray and Reisentraube for next season. The cool thing about all of these seed packets are the resealable mylar pouches that they come in. Much love and thought have gone into these products. Thank you, Everwilde.

Stupice Heirloom Tomato Seeds 5.0
Review By cristina

Favorite

I've been growing this tomatoes for a few years now as they are one of my favorite. Great flavor and texture and very productive.

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~50 Seeds) $3.75 -+
1/4 Oz Mylar (7.09g) $9.60 -+
1 Oz Mylar (~10,000 Seeds) $26.00 -+
1/4 Lb Mylar (113g) $104.00 Notify Me
1 Lb Mylar (454g) $390.00 Notify Me
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DESCRIPTION

This small Czech tomato is valued for its early maturity and sweet taste. The yield per plant is extraordinarily high, and it grows well in northern climates. The small red globes only weigh about 2 Oz, but there are produces all season long. These only take 55 days to grow. Indeterminate.
This Czechoslovakian heirloom is one of four heirloom tomato varieties sent by Czech gardener Milan Sodomka to the founder of the Abundant Life Seed Foundation. Considered the best tasting cold weather variety, this brilliant red tomato grows even sweeter in cold weather.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Start tomatoes indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost of spring, sowing the seeds in a flat 1/4" deep and 1" apart. Keep the temperature at 70-75 degrees F until germination, as well as providing adequate light in a sunny window or under a grow light; keep the soil moist, but make sure drainage is adequate. When the second set of leaves emerges, transplant the seedlings into individual pots; bury the stems up to the lowest set of leaves to grow strongly rooted plants. A week before planting the seedlings outside, begin exposing them to the weather during the day to harden them; tomatoes cannot endure cold weather, and should not be transplanted outside until all threat of frost has passed. When the soil temperature reaches at least 70 degrees F, plant the seedlings in full sun and very rich soil; once more, bury the entire stem up to the lowest set of leaves. If providing a trellis, space the plants 2' apart, but if allowing the vines to spread, space the plants 3-4' apart. For companion planting benefits, plant tomatoes with carrots or onions, but avoid planting them with cabbage or potatoes.

Growing: Indeterminate tomato varieties often perform best when provided with a trellis or support, since this protects them from various pests and diseases in connection with too much soil contact. Put the supports in place before the seedlings develop vines. As the vines begin to grow, tying them to the support helps their development. Since temperatures below 55 degrees F can damage production, protect the plants if temperatures drop. A thick layer of mulch helps conserve moisture and control weeds; water the plants once a week, but avoid getting the leaves wet. Pruning the "suckers," or shoots that grow between the main stem and the branches, will greatly improve the production and strength of the plant.

Harvesting: Test the ripeness of tomatoes by pressing them gently; the flesh should yield slightly. The mature color also indicates ripeness. If the stem does not come easily off the vine, cut it with a scissors. Vine ripened tomatoes have the best flavor, but as soon as frost comes, all tomatoes should be harvested, even the green ones. Unripe tomatoes will ripen eventually if kept in a warm place out of direct sunlight. Stupice is a very heavy yielding tomato perfect for salads and fresh eating.

Seed Saving: Since cross pollination between most tomato varieties is unlikely, isolation is not a concern. Pick fully ripe tomatoes and cut them in half horizontally, across the middle; squeeze out the pulp into a container. An alternative method for smaller tomatoes is to put them in a blender and pulse the mixture, since the seeds are hard and slippery and will not be harmed. Let the mixture ferment for several days or until a thick layer of mold has formed; this process removes the gelatinous layer on the seeds. Pour off the mold and debris, saving the good seeds on the bottom. Rinse the seeds in a strainer under running water until they are clean, then spread them out to dry in a protected location away from direct sunlight. Stir them twice a day, and provide a fan to speed drying if the air is humid. Once the seeds are completely dry, store them in a cool, dry location for up to four years.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Lycopersicon esculentum

Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Indeterminate, Warm Season

USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Seeds per Ounce: 10,000

Planting Method: From Transplant

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 60 Inches

Color: Red

Reviews

5.00
Global Rating: 5.00 from 6 reviews
5.0

Review By can set tomatoes into 60s

with cold snaps these tomatoes keep going

No longer has to be in the 80s for us short season growers, these will continue to set fruit into the 60s

5.0

Review By Tami Cheek

Stupice Heirloom Tomato Seeds

I haven't had the seeds planted long and have 4 plants coming up already. All the seeds I get from Everwilde are top quality.

5.0

Review By Paul Ebel

Fantastic quick service

The experience of doing business with your business was
Fantastic, you had what I needed, and it was sent very quickly,
I will definitely purchase from you folks again.

5.0

Review By Nancy Burris

Can't wait to pick these tomatoes!

Seed arrived promptly and are already sprouting!

5.0

Review By Lynn in MN

Great Company

I received my order quickly and was delighted with the seed packaging and also with the helpful information on each package. I live in MN so it's not quite time for direct sowing seeds yet but I'm excited to see how these flower seeds grow. I will be starting my Pineapple tomatoes seeds today indoors and saving my Stupiche, Sunray and Reisentraube for next season. The cool thing about all of these seed packets are the resealable mylar pouches that they come in. Much love and thought have gone into these products. Thank you, Everwilde.

5.0

Review By cristina

Favorite

I've been growing this tomatoes for a few years now as they are one of my favorite. Great flavor and texture and very productive.