Heirloom Tomato Vegetable Seeds Packet

$2.35

2025 Seed Prices

  • Order 1-95 assorted packets for $2.35 each
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Heirloom tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) are a prized variety of tomatoes known for their rich flavors, diverse colors, and unique shapes. Unlike hybrid tomatoes, heirlooms are open-pollinated, meaning their seeds can be saved and replanted to produce the same variety year after year. Heirloom tomatoes are an exceptional choice for gardeners who value flavor, diversity, and sustainability. By following proper planting and care techniques, you can enjoy a bountiful harvest of delicious tomatoes while preserving valuable genetic varieties for future generations. Whether grown in garden beds, containers, or greenhouses, heirloom tomatoes provide a rewarding and flavorful gardening experience.

SKU: SEHETO
Barcode: 843458160809

Product Detail

Order in multiples of: 12

  • Year Designed: 2024
Quick Seed Overview
  • Plant Type: Annual Fruit
  • Genus: Solanum
  • Species: Lycopersicum
  • Plant Height/Width: 3–6 ft tall x 2–3 ft wide
  • Season: Late Spring after the last frost
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Difficulty: Moderate

Why Shido Seeds Are the Best

Our flower and vegetable seeds are beautifully packaged little packets of magic. Guaranteed to turn your garden into the envy of the neighborhood. Get your hands dirty and let nature simply do its thing.

How to Plant Heirloom Tomato from Seed

When to Plant Seeds

  • Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost.
  • Transplant seedlings outdoors when nighttime temperatures are consistently above 50°F (10°C).

Preparing for Planting

  1. Choose a warm, well-lit indoor location for seed starting.
  2. Use seed-starting mix or light, well-draining soil.
  3. Fill containers or trays with moist soil.

Sowing Seeds

  1. Plant seeds ¼ inch deep and cover lightly with soil.
  2. Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy.
  3. Maintain temperatures between 70-80°F (21-27°C) for germination.
  4. Expect seedlings to emerge in 5-10 days.

Transplanting Outdoors

  • Choose a sunny garden spot with well-draining soil.
  • Space plants 18-24 inches apart in rows 3-4 feet apart.
  • Bury the stem deeper than the seedling’s original soil line to encourage strong root growth.

Pro Tip

For the juiciest, most flavorful heirloom tomatoes, prune your plants strategically! Remove lower leaves and any suckers (the small shoots that grow between the stem and branches) to improve air circulation and direct more energy into fruit production.

Bonus: Mulch with straw or shredded leaves to retain moisture and keep soil temperatures steady.

Getting to know your Heirloom Tomato

Heirloom tomatoes are non-hybrid tomato varieties known for their rich flavors and diverse colors, shapes, and sizes. They require full sun, well-drained soil, and warm temperatures to thrive. Heirloom tomatoes can be indeterminate or determinate and take 70-90 days to mature. They are more susceptible to disease but offer superior taste compared to hybrid varieties.

What it's used for

1. Culinary Uses:

  • Perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, salsas, and sauces.
  • Ideal for roasting, grilling, and making fresh tomato soup.
  • Can be eaten raw, sliced, or blended into juices.

2. Canning and Preservation:

  • Many heirloom varieties are excellent for canning, making tomato paste, and sauces.
  • Can be sun-dried or dehydrated for long-term storage.

3. Seed Saving:

  • Unlike hybrids, heirloom tomatoes produce true-to-type seeds that can be saved for future plantings.
  • Allows gardeners to preserve rare and heritage varieties.
Growth Requirements

Light:

  • Requires full sun for at least 6-8 hours per day.
  • In cooler climates, choose a south-facing garden spot to maximize sun exposure.

Soil:

  • Prefers well-draining, nutrient-rich soil with a pH of 6.0-6.8.
  • Adding compost or aged manure enhances soil fertility.

Watering:

  • Needs consistent moisture, about 1-2 inches per week.
  • Avoid overhead watering to prevent fungal diseases.

Temperature & Climate:

  • Grows best in warm temperatures.
  • Avoid planting outdoors until after the last frost date.

Fertilization:

  • Benefits from balanced fertilizers (10-10-10).
  • Too much nitrogen can lead to excess foliage but fewer fruits.
Maintenance

Hardening Off:

  • Before moving seedlings outdoors, gradually expose them to outdoor conditions for 7-10 days.

Providing Support:

  • Use cages, stakes, or trellises for indeterminate varieties.
  • Determinate varieties may need minimal support.

Mulching:

  • Apply a layer of straw, grass clippings, or compost to retain moisture and prevent weeds.

Harvesting and Seed Collection

1. When to Harvest:

  • Fruits are ready 60-90 days after transplanting.
  • Harvest when tomatoes reach full color and feel slightly soft.

2. Collecting Seeds for Future Planting:

  • Scoop out seeds from a fully ripe tomato.
  • Ferment seeds in water for 2-3 days to remove gel coating.
  • Rinse, dry thoroughly, and store in a cool, dry place.

Pests and Diseases

Common Pests:

  • Aphids, hornworms, and whiteflies can attack tomato plants.
  • Use neem oil or insecticidal soap for organic pest control.

Common Diseases:

  • Susceptible to blight, blossom end rot, and fungal infections.
  • Improve air circulation and avoid overhead watering.
  • Rotate crops yearly to prevent soil-borne diseases.

Growing Together with Shido

At Shido, everything we do starts with one goal: helping you have a truly successful growing experience. We know that planting seeds is just the beginning — your time, energy, and love for gardening are the real magic. That’s why we make sure the seeds you plant are fresh, full of life, and top-quality. When you choose Shido, you’re planting with confidence. We guarantee it.

Our mission is simple: bring you exceptional varieties of high-quality seeds at prices you’ll love, share detailed sowing and growing tips so you can thrive as a home gardener, and deliver the best customer service in the industry — with a smile.

Our Seed Safety Promise

We do not sell genetically modified seeds — ever. And we don’t use genetic engineering to breed new varieties. Instead, our skilled breeders use traditional, natural crossing methods to create hybrid seeds that are healthy, safe, and packed with potential.

Our Seed Quality Guarantee

At Shido, we believe great gardens start with great seeds — and that means quality comes first. Every seed lot we offer is ensure to generate top-notch germination because your garden deserves nothing less.

To keep our seeds at their peak, we run thorough pathology tests at trusted outside labs. When you open a Shido seed packet, you can trust it’s been nurtured, tested, and approved to give you strong, healthy plants from the very first sprout.

Types of Seeds We Offer

Hybrid Seeds (F1)

F1 hybrid seeds are the garden’s high achievers — created by crossing two specially chosen parent plants for superior vigor, uniformity, and performance. We use only traditional breeding methods to produce these powerhouse seeds.

Open-Pollinated & Heirloom Seeds

Our open-pollinated (OP) seeds naturally reproduce through wind, insects, water, or self-pollination. When grown in isolation, they produce true-to-type plants year after year.

Among our OP seeds are treasured heirloom varieties — old favorites that have been carefully passed down for generations. While OP plants can be less uniform than hybrids, we run our Open-Pollinated Project to select the most reliable, flavorful, and beautiful strains. Many are also available as certified organic seeds.

Non-GMO: What It Means and Why It Matters

GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) is created when scientists alter a plant’s DNA in a lab — often by inserting genes from completely unrelated species — to achieve certain traits, like pest resistance or herbicide tolerance. This is a far cry from natural plant breeding.

At Shido, we believe gardening should stay as close to nature as possible. All our seeds — whether hybrid, heirloom, organic, or open-pollinated — are Non-GMO. They’re bred using traditional methods that respect natural biodiversity, giving you safe, wholesome seeds that grow into plants just as nature intended.

When you plant Shido Non-GMO seeds, you’re choosing purity, sustainability, and peace of mind — along with a garden full of flavor, color, and beauty.

Vacuum-Sealed for Freshness — Good for 10 Years

Every Shido seed packet isvacuum-sealedto lock in freshness and protect your seeds from moisture, air, and pests. This careful packaging not only preserves their quality but also extends their shelf life dramatically. Stored properly in a cool, dry place, our seeds remain viable for up to10 years— so you can plant them now, next season, or even years down the road. Whether you’re planning a garden this spring or building a long-term seed stash, Shido seeds are ready when you are

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