TOMATO Midnight Snack -
Lycopersicon esculentum . Approx 20 seeds
indigo-type cherry tomato with a traditional and well-balanced flavor. Fruits ripen to a deep red and have a glossy black-purple overlay when exposed to sunlight. The indeterminate vines of The Midnight Snack Tomato continuously produce bunches of fruits that mature earlier compared to other indigo-colored varieties. We picked this one because we were impressed by its flavor and abundant yields.
PLANTING
Solanum lycopersicum
Indeterminate
Germination: 7-14 days
Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 70-85ºF.
Seed Sowing Depth: 1/4” deep
Starting Indoors: 6 weeks before the last frost. Provide 75-80ºF soil temperatures. Sow 2-3 seeds per cell/pot, thin to the strongest seedling, or use the 20 Row seedling flat, transplanting into individual pots when seedlings get their 3rd set of leaves. Fertilize the seedlings every 7-10 days with a liquid or water-soluble fertilizer, diluted to ¼ of suggested measurement. Transplant out after the last frost. Space 24-36" apart
Sowing Outdoors: Only in areas with very long growing seasons. Sow after the last frost.
Harvest: When fruit is red (or color of the variety planted) and firm.
Tips: The Midnight Snack Tomato should be planted in fertile soil, amended with compost, mulch, and provide even moisture. Plant deeper than they were growing in the containers as it makes a stronger roots system. Apply a light compost tea every few weeks. Do not apply excessive nitrogen, which can promote excessive foliage and poor fruit set.