Tomato seeds
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Tomato, Early Girl Hybrid Seeds
Lycopersicon esculentum
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Early Girl produces firm, bright red, meaty tomatoes with incredible flavour and aroma.
One of the earliest producing tomatoes. Enjoy an abundant harvest of round, 170-198 grams (6-7 ounces) of tomatoes on high-yielding plants. Disease resistant.
Keep tomatoes away from all members of the Brassica family: cabbage, cauliflower, etc.
Indeterminate - staking is required.
- SKU: 141691
- Common Name: Tomato
- Botanical Name: Lycopersicon esculentum
Growing Information
Safe
for Bees
Good For Pollinators
Grows
Best In:
Full Sun
Days to
Germination:
7 - 14 days
Water
Needs:
Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2 in.) per week
Days to
Maturity:
54 days (after transplanting outdoors)
Best
Container Size:
45 cm+ (18 in.+)
Key Features
- Plant Type: Vegetable
- Plant Lifecycle: Annual (plant every year)
- Seed Type: Hybrid
- Fill Weight (grams): 90 mg
- Approximate Seed Count: 12-15
- Characteristics: Attracts bees and pollinators
- Planting Method: Start Indoors
- Colour: Red
- Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2 in.) per week
- Landscape Use: Edible Garden
- Growth Habit: Indeterminate - staking is required
- Resistance: Disease
- Companion Planting:
Plant near asparagus, basil, calendula, dill, garlic, nasturtiums, onions, parsley, thyme. Calendula serves as a deterrent for common garden pests. Asparagus acts as a repellent for nematodes. Basil is effective in repelling whiteflies, mosquitoes, spider mites, and aphids. Additionally, basil attracts bees, which enhances pollination, improves the health of tomatoes, and enhances their flavor. Dill creates an environment that makes it challenging for cutworms to lay their eggs and also supports parasitic wasps that prey on pest caterpillars. Lastly, thyme reduces the egg-laying activity of armyworms.
- Flavour: Meaty with incredible flavour
- Preparation Ideas: A perfect choice to slice and add to sandwiches.
Instructions
Start tomato seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost in your area. Follow the seed depth and spacing guidelines indicated below. Once all danger of frost has passed, seedlings should be hardened off before planting in their growing location. Seedlings should be transplanted according to the plant and row spacing directions below. Transplant seedlings into the garden once the soil temperature has reached 15°C (60°F). Pick a location sheltered from the wind. Regularly monitor your plants and ensure that the soil remains moist , but not soggy while they establish themselves in their new environment.
- Planting Depth: 6 mm (1/4in.)
- Seed Spacing: Sow tomato seeds roughly 2.5 cm (1 in.) apart in rows, keeping rows approximately 90 cm (36 in.) apart.
- Plant Spacing: 60-90 cm (24-36 in.)
- Instructions for Nutrient Care: Apply SUPERThrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.
Suggestions
Growing Suggestions:
- Early girl is an indeterminate tomato meaning staking is required.
- Tomato plants need a lot of water to produce big, juicy, flavorful tomatoes! Consistent moisture is essential for best results. If tomatoes do not receive consistent moisture, the skins will split or possibly develop blossom end rot. Always water plants at the oil level; this strengthens the root system and avoids foliage disease.
- Spread mulch around the base of the plant to prevent soil from splashing onto the fruit as this can lead to disease in the tomatoes.
- As your tomato plants grow, you will notice new small stems sprouting from the point where the main stem connects to the larger branches. These small stems are called in suckers in and they tend to drain a lot of energy from your plant. To help your tomato plants grow faster and produce amazing tomatoes, it is recommended you remove these suckers by pinching them off with your thumb and forefinger. By doing so, your tomato plant will be able to allocate more energy to the growth of the main stem, resulting in better tomato production.
- If you plant your seedlings deeply, it will encourage the growth of roots from the main stem. Sometimes, tomato plants tend to grow tall and may fall over, even in their initial stages. To avoid this, plant them just deep enough so that the bottom set of leaves is 2.5-5 cm (1-2 in) above the soil surface. Some gardeners prefer planting their tomatoes on their sides, which helps to spread the root system over a larger area, strengthen the main stem, and straighten it toward the sun.
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Overall rating: 4.4583335 / 5 from 72 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Early Girl Hybrid Seeds produce firm, bright red, meaty tomatoes with incredible flavor and aroma. Customers appreciate the quick production and high yield of these disease-resistant tomatoes. Staking is required for optimal growth.
Summary topics
- Tomato Flavor and Color (19%): Many customers appreciated the great taste and color of these tomatoes. (10 out of 20 reviews)
- Taste and Production Speed (14%): It was observed by customers that the tomatoes have a great taste and produce quickly for a lot of money.
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Review highlights
- "These tomatoes were a nice early variety with great taste and color" —
- "Just seeded them on Sunday , they are a great size and tasty tomato." —
- "Lovely tomato plant, they give a lot, and taste so good." —
Reviews
Great Early Tomato for Short Growing Seasons
"Started these in a small indoor greenhouse and had really good germination. The plants came up strong and healthy, and they’ve been growing steadily so far. I like that Early Girl tomatoes are known for producing earlier than many other varieties, which is great for Saskatchewan growing seasons. Looking forward to transplanting them into the garden this year. So far, very happy with the quality and value."
Not strong this year
"I have started Early Girl tomatoes from seed indoors for several years. Must have gotten a bad batch this year. These took a long time to germinate and are struggling compared to other types of tomatoes started at the same time (beefsteak and cherry). Usually Early Girls are the strongest from the start. Hopefully they will catch up!"
Seeds came up fast
"Seeds came up fast"
Slow growth
"Slow growth"
Fav Tomato
"I look forward to ordering the seeds I need in the garden from Mc Kenzie Canada, good selection and fast delivery. I ncluded in my order J always choose Early Girl Hybrid tomato seeds and I am never disappointed, easy to grow, sweet and juicy, excellent tomato."
Great seeds!
"First time ordering seeds online. The seeds are great! My seedlings are thriving and I can’t wait to plant them outside! Will purchase again :)"
Haven't checked the success rate
"Haven't checked the success rate of germination as it's early, but things are looking promising!"
Started indoors march 17 they
"Started indoors march 17 they are doing really well have to up pot soon!"
Great seeds
"I think every seed i planted came up."
Q&A
- Hi, I bought a package of McKenzie Early Girl Hybrid which looks exactly the same and bears the same SKU, only it says on the back that it is indeterminate. Are determinate and indeterminate types of the same kind sold under the same SKU? It makes a huge difference. Thanks!
- Early Girl is indeterminate. Can you please advise the name of the tomato that is the same sku number as all our varieties are separate sku numbers.
