Red Truffle Tomato

Start seeds indoors in a well-draining seed starting mix 6, 8 weeks before your last spring frost. Keep soil warm and consistently moist until germination occurs. Thin seedlings or transplant to individual pots once they develop true leaves.

Harden off seedlings over 7, 10 days by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions. Transplant outdoors once soil temperatures have warmed and all frost danger has passed. Bury the stem deeper than it was growing indoors to encourage a stronger root system.

Pick Red Truffle Tomatoes when they have turned deep red with burgundy undertones and yield slightly to gentle hand pressure. Fruits typically mature 80, 85 days from transplant; check them regularly once they reach full size, as they ripen quickly once color develops fully. Harvest in the morning after the dew dries to reduce disease spread, and gently twist or use pruning shears to remove the fruit from the vine.

Because Red Truffle is indeterminate, pruning is essential to manage vigorous growth and maximize fruit quality. Remove suckers (shoots that form between the main stem and branches) regularly throughout the season to keep energy focused on flowering and fruiting rather than excessive vine production. As the plant approaches the end of the growing season, consider removing some foliage to improve air circulation and help remaining fruits ripen before frost.