{"product_id":"gajilette-de-puerto-rico-tomato-seeds","title":"Gajilette de Puerto Rico Tomato Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eGajilete de Puerto Rico Tomato Seeds — Rare Boricua Heirloom, Non-GMO, Tropical Heat Tolerant Tomato\u003cbr\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003cbr\u003eListing is for 1 packet of 15 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gajilete de Puerto Rico is a prized heirloom \"Boricua\" variety — a true Puerto Rican native — that produces medium to large, beautifully fluted red fruits with soft (but never mealy) flesh and a bold, unmistakable tomato flavor. What makes this variety visually unforgettable is its peculiar segmented shape: the fruit appears almost divided into distinct lobes, giving each tomato a rustic, old-world character that's impossible to mistake for a grocery store hybrid. An indeterminate grower, the Gajilete requires staking and rewards patient gardeners with an extended, staggered harvest that begins in just 60–80 days from transplant. It thrives in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil, and is particularly well-suited to warm, humid climates — making it an excellent choice for Southern U.S. gardens, tropical zones, and container growing in heat-prone regions. Beyond its garden performance, this tomato carries deep cultural significance: growing the Gajilete de Puerto Rico means actively preserving Boricua agricultural heritage, keeping alive a seed lineage that has been cherished on the island for generations. Whether sliced fresh into salads, simmered into rich sauces, or used as the heart of a traditional Puerto Rican sofrito, this variety delivers exceptional juiciness and flavor that modern hybrids simply cannot replicate. Each packet is open-pollinated and non-GMO, so you can save seeds year after year and pass this living piece of Caribbean history on to the next generation.\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, some of the fruit may develop orange streaks\/shoulders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Savory \u0026amp; acidic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAverage fruit size: \u003c\/strong\u003eflattened, lobbed slicer\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 rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3MLvQSl\" 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 href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/PHaXNGErTJ0\" draggable=\"false\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\" 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 href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4pZpmOw\" draggable=\"false\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\" 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 href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Nd1uIm\" draggable=\"false\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\" 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 href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4p7SLo8\" draggable=\"false\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\" 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 href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/498Hmyu\" draggable=\"false\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\" 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 href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4pXwLxM\" draggable=\"false\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\" 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 href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/imIFbCSuvBU\" rel=\"noopener\" 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 href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/v0Di0vXnv9Y\" rel=\"noopener\" 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 rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/497sZdY\" 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 href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3MRIEXe\" rel=\"noopener\" 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 href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/2tsw4esz\" rel=\"noopener\" 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":48402373837025,"sku":"TOM105","price":4.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4012\/2081\/files\/gajilettedepuertoricotomato1.jpg?v=1779553616","url":"https:\/\/www.jerrasgarden.com\/products\/gajilette-de-puerto-rico-tomato-seeds","provider":"Jerra's Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}