Heidi Tomato Seeds grow a productive heirloom tomato variety known for its small to medium red fruit, rich sweetness, and dependable yields. This tomato originates from West Africa and has become popular among gardeners for its excellent flavor, heat tolerance, and strong disease resistance.
The Heidi variety produces firm, meaty tomatoes that are perfect for fresh eating, sauces, canning, and cooking. With a compact yet vigorous growth habit, it is ideal for home gardens, raised beds, and container growing.
Features
- Produces small to medium sweet heirloom tomatoes
- Naturally Non-GMO with high germination rates
- Excellent for fresh eating, cooking, and preserving
- Heat-tolerant and productive throughout the season
- Ideal for home gardens, raised beds, and containers
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- Consistent yields with strong plant vigor
Specifications
- Botanical Name: Solanum lycopersicum
- Common Name (U.S.): Heirloom Tomato
- Variety: Heidi
- Seed Type: Non-GMO Heirloom
- Season: Warm season crop
- USDA Zones: 3–12 (grown as annual)
- Plant Type: Annual
- Growth Habit: Indeterminate
- Fruit Size: Small to medium
- Fruit Color: Deep red
- Flavor Profile: Sweet, rich, and meaty
- Days to Maturity: 70–85 days
- Light Requirements: Full sun
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil (pH 6.0–7.0)
- Watering: Regular, consistent moisture
- Sowing Depth: 1/4 inch
- Spacing: 18–24 inches
- Germination: 7–14 days
- Optimal Germination Temperature: 70–90°F
- Special Notes: Excellent heat tolerance; great for cooking and canning.
Planting Guide
- Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the final spring frost.
- Provide warm temperatures and bright light for strong seedling growth.
- Transplant outdoors once frost risk has passed and soil is warm.
- Use stakes or cages to support indeterminate vines.
- Water deeply and evenly; mulch to retain moisture.
- Harvest when tomatoes turn fully red and slightly soften on the vine.
