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Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 55 days from transplanting
Family: Solanaceae
Type: Semi-Determinate, Slicing Tomato (Learn more)
Native: Andes
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: 30" tall
Variety Info: Red, round, 2–3 ounce fruits. 'Glacier' has potato-leaf foliage.
Attributes: Good for Containers, Cold Tolerant, Frost Sensitive
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: For mild climates only: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting. Transplant when air temperature is 45°F or warmer, usually 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°–90°F.
Days to Emerge: 5–10 days
Seed Depth: ¼"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 24"
Row Spacing: 36"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 24"
Growing Info
Harvesting: Glacier' tomatoes are at the peak of sun-ripened deliciousness when red, and have a slight give when gently squeezed.