Wisconsin Chief Tomato Seeds | Heirloom | Organic

Description

(Semi-Determinate/ 80 Days)
Wisconsin Chief is an heirloom tomato that was developed by the University of Wisconsin and released in 1957. This is a fantastic variety that has won taste test awards for both canning and slicing. The fruit is a little less red, and quite a bit larger than the Wisconsin 55 variety. This is an increasingly rare cultivar, but definitely one that is worth preserving.

Common Name – Tomato
Botanical Name – Solanum Lycopersicum
Heirloom Status (lineage established at least 50 years ago) – Heirloom Tomato
Open-Pollinated Status – Open-Pollinated Tomato
Organic Status – Organic Tomato
Growth Habit – Semi-Determinate Tomato
Days to Maturity – 80 Days
Days to Germinate – 6-14 Days
Fruit Color – Red Tomato
Fruit Size -Medium/Large Slicer Tomato
Soil Depth – ¼ Inch
Soil Temperature – 75-85 Degrees
Plant Spacing – 36-48 inches
Row Spacing – 4-5 Feet
Preferences – Full Sun, Moist Well Drained Soil

1/8 Oz = Approximately 930-1,250 Tomato Seeds
1/4 Oz = Approximately 1,875-2,500 Tomato Seeds
1/2 Oz = Approximately 3,750-5,000 Tomato Seeds
1 Oz = Approximately 7,500-10,000 Tomato Seeds

Planting Instructions – Start tomato seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost date. Do not plant out until 2 weeks after last frost. Tomato seeds require high soil temperatures for good germination rates. We highly recommend heat mats to ensure and speed up germination. Pot up to 3–4 inch pots when first true leaves develop (not cotyledon leaves). Harden off plants for 1-2 weeks in full sun before transplanting them outside (after last frost). Make sure to give tomato plants a lot of space for vigorous root and foliage growth.