{"product_id":"aosta-valley-long-keeper-cherry-tomato-seeds","title":"Aosta Valley Long Keeper Cherry Tomato Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eAosta Valley Tomato Seeds – Italian Longkeeper Heirloom – Sun Dried, Roasting \u0026amp; Sauce Tomato – Non-GMO\u003cbr\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003cbr\u003eListing is for 1 packet of 15 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aosta Valley is a rare Italian longkeeper tomato — a category of tomatoes specifically bred to be harvested at or near full maturity and then stored for weeks or even months after picking, rather than eaten immediately off the vine. Unlike typical slicing tomatoes that soften and spoil within days, longkeepers develop a thick skin and very firm, dense flesh that resists breakdown over time. When stored in a cool, dry place with good airflow (like a garage, cellar, or countertop out of direct sunlight), they can remain fresh and flavorful well into winter — making them a practical choice for gardeners who want to extend their harvest season without canning or freezing. This particular variety hails from the Aosta Valley, a mountainous region in northwestern Italy known for its agricultural traditions. The fruits are oval-shaped with a distinctive light ribbing at the middle and bottom end, bright red, and compact  — bite-sized but packed with a solid, rich tomato flavor. The skin is thick and crack-resistant, keeping fruits blemish-free even in variable weather. Because they run slightly on the drier side, Aosta Valley really shines in the kitchen: they are outstanding for sun-dried tomatoes, roasting, and cooking down into rich, concentrated sauces or pastes. They also preserve exceptionally well. Plants are indeterminate and reach maturity in 70–75 days, making them a rewarding and versatile addition to any home garden or specialty seed collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTomato Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndeterminate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor: \u003c\/strong\u003eRed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Savory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAverage fruit size:  \u003c\/strong\u003eoblong cherry size with slight lobes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Growing Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eSun:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eWater: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eKeep soil consistenly moist but not waterlogged\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e Regular applications of an organic granular fertilizer, like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3MLvQSl\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEspoma Tomato-Tone\u003c\/a\u003e greatly increase production. Please watch my YouTube video that explains my tomato fertilizer process and schedule:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\" rel=\"noopener\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/PHaXNGErTJ0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/PHaXNGErTJ0\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen To Sow Seeds: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eGeneral guidelines recommend to start seeds indoors, 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost date. Hot climate (no snow areas), can also sow seeds indoors during the summer to transplant in the fall. Sow 2 seeds per \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\" rel=\"noopener\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4pZpmOw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4 inch pot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e or solo cups with drainage holes cut out of the bottom, filled with sterile \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\" rel=\"noopener\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Nd1uIm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eseed starting mix\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e, cover with 1\/4 inch of soil. Place over \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\" rel=\"noopener\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4p7SLo8\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eheat mats\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e, use \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\" rel=\"noopener\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/498Hmyu\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egrow lights\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\" rel=\"noopener\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4pXwLxM\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efertilize\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e once the first set of true leaves appear to speed up growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease watch my YouTube video on how to sow tomato seeds for complete instructions: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/imIFbCSuvBU\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/imIFbCSuvBU\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease watch my YouTube video on how to transplant tomatoes into the garden: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/v0Di0vXnv9Y\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/v0Di0vXnv9Y\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-10 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays To Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 days after transplanting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow \u0026amp; When To Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eharvest when they start to blush and turn red to avoid attracting critters or wait for them to turn all red while on the vine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tomatoes catch a ton of common leaf diseases caused by various pathogens that die when treated with hydrogen peroxide. If you notice powdery mildew, yellow spots, or black lesions on the stems, spray with 1 cup of 3% hydrogen peroxide per gallon of water to clean and disinfect. Repeat every 3 to 5 days until you notice the spread has stopped. If a lot of rain is expected, pre-treatment will help to prevent diseases. For severe leaf diseases use a stronger treatment like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/497sZdY\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMonteray Disease Control\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Pests:\u003c\/strong\u003e The most common pest when growing tomatoes are aphids, mealy bugs, spider mites, and worms (like the tomato horn worm or army worms). All of these can be treated with \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3MRIEXe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003espinosad\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I have a YouTube video tutorial on how to grow this? \u003c\/strong\u003eYES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheckout my tomato playlist: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/2tsw4esz\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/tinyurl.com\/2tsw4esz\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Tips\/Information: \u003c\/strong\u003eN\/A\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jerrasgarden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48592808739041,"sku":"TOM107","price":4.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4012\/2081\/files\/AostaValleylongkeepertomato1.jpg?v=1782410031","url":"https:\/\/www.jerrasgarden.com\/products\/aosta-valley-long-keeper-cherry-tomato-seeds","provider":"Jerra's Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}