Floradel Tomato

Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in warm soil (70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit) and keep the soil consistently moist until germination. Transplant seedlings into individual pots when they develop their first true leaves.

Harden off seedlings over 7 to 10 days by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions. Transplant outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed to at least 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Space plants 24 inches apart in rows 36 inches apart.

Pick Floradel tomatoes when they reach full bright red color and yield slightly to gentle pressure. Harvest fruit consistently throughout the season to encourage continued production. In humid climates, pick tomatoes at the first blush of color if disease pressure is high, as they will ripen fully indoors.

As an indeterminate variety, Floradel will benefit from pruning sucker growth (shoots that emerge between the main stem and branches) to direct energy into fruit production. Remove lower leaves once the plant is established to improve air circulation and reduce disease pressure, particularly in humid conditions. Support the tall stems with sturdy stakes or cages as the plant grows.