{"product_id":"rosso-sicilian-italian-tomato-seeds","title":"Rosso Sicilian Italian Tomato Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eRosso Sicilian Heirloom Tomato Seeds – Italian Ribbed Tomato for Sauce \u0026amp; Roasting\u003cbr\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003cbr\u003eListing is for 1 packet of 15 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring a taste of old-world Italy to your garden with the Rosso Sicilian heirloom tomato — a striking, deeply ribbed variety known for its rich flavor, meaty texture, and beautiful shape. Originating from the warm Mediterranean climate of Sicily, this tomato is as flavorful as it is eye-catching. Rosso Sicilian produces medium to large, heavily lobed red fruits with thick walls and very few seeds — making it an excellent choice for sauces, roasting, stuffing, or sun-drying. Its flesh is dense and flavorful, with a balanced sweetness that holds up well when cooked. Gardeners love this variety for more than its looks — the plants are vigorous, heat-tolerant, and high-yielding, performing especially well in warm climates. The compact, bushy vines also make it a great choice for raised beds or smaller gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTomato Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeterminate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red\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\u003e6 oz on average sized tomatoes\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 70-80 days after transplanting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow \u0026amp; When To Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eharvest as early as when the bottom of the tomatoes start to blush in color or wait for more of the tomato to turn color 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":47431184515297,"sku":"TOM086","price":4.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4012\/2081\/files\/RossoSiciliantomato1.jpg?v=1762868897","url":"https:\/\/www.jerrasgarden.com\/products\/rosso-sicilian-italian-tomato-seeds","provider":"Jerra's Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}