Kellogg's Breakfast Tomato

Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last expected frost date. Maintain soil temperature between 70 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit for germination, which typically occurs in 7 to 14 days. Seeds should be sown at a depth of 1/8 inch and kept consistently moist until sprouting. Once seedlings emerge, provide bright light and maintain warmth until they're ready to harden off.

Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost date has passed and soil temperatures consistently reach at least 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Harden off plants by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days before planting. Space transplants 24 inches apart in rows spaced 36 inches apart, burying the stem deeply if desired to encourage additional root development.

Wait until the fruits are fully ripe, displaying their characteristic golden-orange color throughout, before harvesting. Ripe fruits will feel slightly soft when gently squeezed and will detach easily from the vine with a light twist. For the best flavor, harvest tomatoes when they're still warm from the sun. If you harvest green fruit, ripen them in a cool, dark area away from direct light, ensuring the fruits don't touch each other during ripening to prevent soft spots.

Since Kellogg's Breakfast is an indeterminate variety that grows continuously throughout the season, light pruning of suckers (shoots that emerge between the main stem and branches) in early summer can improve air circulation and direct energy toward fruit production. However, avoid aggressive pruning of the main vines, as the plant needs foliage to shade and protect the developing fruits from sunscald. Remove only enough lower foliage as the plant grows taller to improve airflow and reduce disease pressure.