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Indiana Red is an oxheart (heart shaped) variety that produces red, meaty fruits between 8-16oz. These fruits are great as both a slicer and a paste tomato as there are few seeds and they have a great balance of taste and texture. They are supposed to have a great old timey tomato flavor. These seeds were acquired from Forgotten Heirlooms and we are very excited to see how they turn out!
Planting/Harvesting Notes
- Transplant 3-4 ft apart in full sun once chance of frost has passed
- Support with large stake as tomato cages will not support large fruit
- Matures in 80-90 days and will keep producing until frost (indeterminate vines)
Seed Saving
To save tomato seeds, slice the top off the ripe tomato and scoop out the seeds into a small container. Be sure to label the container with your variety. Once all seeds are in the container, fill the container with water so that the seeds are floating (approximately 1/4-1/2 cup water) and cover the container. Allow the container to sit in a cool, dark place for 3-5 days. It is ok if a moldy film develops on top. After 3-5 days, carefully remove the film and stir. Allow seeds to settle for 1-2 minutes. Any seeds that sink are viable. Carefully pour off any floating seeds and pulp and then strain the sunken seeds. Rinse the remaining gel off the seeds while they are in the strainer. Then spread the seed in a single layer on a drying screen, paper plate, etc. If saving multiple varieties, be sure to label all seeds. After all seeds are dry, store in a labeled paper envelope in a cool dry place.
