Juane Flamme Orange Tomato

Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost date. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in seed-starting mix kept consistently moist at 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Seedlings should emerge in 5 to 10 days and will be ready to transplant outdoors once they have true leaves and the soil has warmed.

Harden off seedlings by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days. Transplant outdoors only after all danger of frost has passed and soil temperatures reach at least 60 degrees Fahrenheit, ideally when nighttime temperatures stay consistently above 50 degrees. Space plants 36 inches apart to allow adequate air circulation and room for their indeterminate growth.

Pick fruits when they've fully colored to a deep golden orange; the tomatoes should feel slightly soft when gently squeezed, indicating peak ripeness. Harvest regularly throughout the season to encourage continued flowering and production. If frost threatens before the season ends, pick any remaining mature green fruit and allow it to ripen indoors at room temperature, away from direct sunlight.

Because Juane Flamme is indeterminate, it will continue growing and producing throughout the season. For better air circulation and disease prevention, remove lower leaves once plants are established, particularly any touching the soil. Pinching out suckers (shoots that grow between the main stem and branches) can direct energy toward fruit production, though this is optional and depends on your desired plant structure. Whether you choose to prune for shape or let it sprawl, ensure the plant has adequate support through staking or trellising.