Our new favorite, won't live without it, tomato! This is a ruffled indeterminate tomato that sets so early and so well in the heat, we were flabbergasted. All the early canning we did last year was July Ruffle with some Amber tomatoes mixed in -- they were so early and set fruit so well in the scorching heat. 12 heirloom seeds per pack. Annual. Free shipping on orders over $32. Also called Petrillo tomato.

NUTRITION INFO: Large Red Cherry Tomatoes contain 40%DV (daily value) of Vitamin C, 20%DV Vitamin A, 10%DV potassium, 4%DV iron, 4%DV dietary fiber, and 2%DV calcium,

HOW TO GROW: Plant seeds indoors or in a greenhouse in March, or 8-10 weeks before your last frost date. Plant quarter-inch deep and keep moist until germination. Seedlings must have direct, full sunlight. Plants cannot be exposed to freezing temperatures. Transplant outside after all danger of frost. Tomatoes begin to grow heavily in hot weather, but do not produce fruit in temperatures above 95 degrees. Harvest the tomatoes as they turn red and slightly soft to the touch. Beefsteak tomatoes are medium to large in size and indeterminate, which means they will set fruit until the plants are killed by frost (instead of heavily setting fruit and then dying like determinate tomato cultivars.) Tomatoes may be pruned if you wish fewer fruits that are larger, but I don't prune my plants because I'm happy to have more tomatoes that are slightly smaller. Tomatoes tend to crack easily when overwatered. Make sure you reduce watering when tomatoes begin to ripen.

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