Tomato, LONGKEEPER
Selected in the 1890’s, aka Burpee’s Long-Keeper. Heirloom winter storage tomato. Some varieties of tomato show traits of slow-ripening, which make them great for storage into winter, for weeks to months - no canning necessary (check out our Regina di Torre Canne too). I store them in an open tray, lined with newspaper or cardboard, near a window that remains cool (not cold) in winter and receives no direct sunlight; others recommend storage in a dark place. They can probably last longer that way but I still have to try this method.
If space is available, the best way is probably to hang the whole plant upside-down; while the leaves and vines dry out, the fruits ripen slowly to a reddish-orange color. Ripe tomato fruits are softer to the touch. We do not keep bruised fruit as they won’t last long.
Make sure to harvest before first frost.
Solanum lycopersicum
min. 35 seeds/pkt Reg
min. 10 seeds/pkt Mini
Lot:2023
%germ. on latest test : 94 %* last ones available*
Notes
Availability: we will be adding more as needed. Most items listed as OUT OF STOCK may only be temporarily unavailable - We will be adding more soon, unless *LAST ONES AVAILABLE * is mentioned.
Our seeds are packaged by weight. The actual number of seeds indicated per packet may differ, but we do our best to include at least (generally more) the quantity mentioned. The quantity depends on the seed germination scores so as to include the right number of viable seeds.
Seed Starting
Sown indoors in March to April depending on your climate, they love warmth. Transplant as frosts are well over and soil has warmed, end of May to mid-June .
