North Dakota Earliana Tomato
Grow it Forward Heirloom Plant
Germ
7-14 days
Depth
¼ to ½ in
Spacing
1 in
Row Spacing
48 in
Sunlight
Full Sun
Planting Time
Spring
Harvest
60-90 days
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Care instructions
60 days Brilliant red, 6-9 ounce slicing type fruits are produced even in the face of cold, wet springs or hot, dry summers. Reselected from the original Earliana in the early part of the 20th century by famed breeder Albert F. Yeager, working at North Dakota State University. Yeager was working to develop early maturing tomato varieties that would be reliable in North Dakota, and many of his introductions were released through the Oscar Will Seed Co. Foundation seed supplied by Todd Wertand Bryce Farnsworth, and originated with the NDSU breeding program.
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Start seed indoors 4-8 weeks prior to the last frost of spring. Seeds are covered only slightly to allow light which sometimes assists germination. Do not allow the soil to dry out. Containers are held in warm conditions until sprouts appear, which may take anywhere from 3-10 days, depending on temperature, moisture, etc. Move sprouted plants immediately to bright light conditions, such as a south... more »
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