Crokini Tomato ripens in just 52 days, making it one of the fastest routes to that first juicy tomato of summer. This indeterminate variety from Territorial Seed Company thrives in full sun and moderate watering, producing the kind of flavorful fruit that reminds gardeners why homegrown tastes so different from store-bought. At maturity, it delivers the nutritional powerhouse tomatoes are known for, packed with lycopene and antioxidants that support cardiovascular health and eyesight. Half-hardy and suited to warm growing conditions between 55 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit, Crokini rewards quick planting with equally quick harvests.
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Fifty-two days from transplant to ripe fruit is exceptional speed in the tomato world, letting you taste summer's signature flavor before most other varieties even set their first blooms. The indeterminate growth habit means it will keep producing throughout the season, providing continuous harvests rather than a single flush. Territorial Seed Company's rigorous annual testing of over 250 tomato varieties means this one earned its place in their rotation through proven performance and flavor.
Fresh slicing and immediate eating at peak ripeness. The emphasis on flavor and juiciness in Territorial's description suggests this variety shines eaten straight from the vine, in simple summer salads, or anywhere fresh tomato flavor is the star rather than a supporting ingredient.
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Start seeds indoors at 70 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit approximately 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost date. Keep soil consistently warm and moist until germination. Transplant seedlings to individual pots once they develop their first true leaves, and continue providing warmth and bright light.
Harden off seedlings by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days once nighttime temperatures reliably stay above 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Transplant outdoors after all frost danger has passed. Space plants with 3 inches of separation, and bury the stem deeper than it was growing indoors to encourage stronger root development.
Pick fruit when it reaches full color and yields slightly to gentle pressure. Harvest when fully ripe for best flavor, and do not refrigerate immediately after picking. If you encounter green fruit late in the season, pick them before frost and ripen them indoors in a cool, dark location, keeping fruits separated so they don't touch one another during the ripening process.
As an indeterminate variety, Crokini will grow tall and produce side shoots continuously throughout the season. Support the main stem with sturdy stakes or cages installed at planting time. While pruning is optional, removing lower foliage once fruit has set improves air circulation and reduces disease pressure, and selectively removing some side shoots directs energy toward fruit ripening rather than excessive vine growth.
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