Double Rich Tomato

Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost, sowing them 1/4 inch deep in warm soil between 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, and provide bright light as soon as seedlings emerge to prevent legginess.

Harden off seedlings over 7 to 10 days by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions, then transplant outdoors once all frost danger has passed and soil temperatures reach at least 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Plant slightly deeper than the original pot depth to encourage stronger root development.

Harvest Double Rich tomatoes when they reach full red color and yield slightly to gentle pressure, typically 60 to 69 days after transplanting. Pick fruits in the morning when temperatures are cool, grasping the fruit and twisting gently, or cutting the stem with pruners if the fruit resists picking. Mature 4-ounce fruits should feel substantial in hand, and the skin should be fully colored with no green remaining around the stem. The indeterminate growth habit means the plant will continue producing new flowers and fruit until frost, so harvest regularly to encourage continued flowering throughout the season.

As an indeterminate variety, Double Rich benefits from selective pruning to improve air circulation and direct energy toward fruit production. Remove suckers (shoots that develop between the main stem and branches) on young plants to establish a strong framework, then maintain a balanced approach as the plant matures. Prune lower leaves once the plant is established and growing vigorously, focusing on removing leaves below the lowest fruit clusters to improve airflow and reduce disease pressure. Avoid aggressive pruning mid-season, which can expose fruit to sunscald; instead, prune strategically in morning hours when the plant can respond without excessive stress.