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Solanum lycopersicum
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Growing Instructions
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Start indoors about 6 weeks before the final frost
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Sow seeds in rows about 12-36" apart with a depth of ½"
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Warm, moist soil will help promote germination
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Full sunlight is needed
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A cage, stake, or trellis is good for support
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Ready to harvest approximately 70-80 days from transplant
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Seed Saving
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Select the best looking, ripe tomatoes from the vine
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Slice open the fruit and scoop seeds into a clean jar
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Cover seeds with water and allow to sit for two to four days, placing them in a jar with a cover or placing a paper towel over the top of the jar is best practice
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Viable seeds will sink to the bottom of the jar, while bad seeds and the remaining pulp will rise to the top
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Once everything has separated, dispose of the pulp and bad seeds on the surface of the water
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Fully rinse the remaining seeds in cold water
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Allow seeds to dry fully, in a warm area, for several days
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Seeds should be stored in a cool, dry place and are viable for several years
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