White Flower Farm Tomato Collection

The collection features six distinct tomato types: 'Sungold,' 'Bloody Butcher,' 'San Marzano,' 'Chocolate Sprinkles,' 'Mortgage Lifter,' and 'Cherokee Purple.' This mix provides a balance of hybrid and heirloom varieties for a diverse range of flavors and uses.

Trenching involves planting the tomato stem horizontally in a shallow trench rather than just straight down. This allows more of the stem to be buried, which encourages the plant to develop a much larger, more robust root system along the buried portion of the stalk.

Each plant requires 2 to 3 feet of spacing to ensure proper airflow and prevent disease. You should plan for a garden bed or container area that can accommodate these dimensions, keeping in mind that these plants will reach a mature height of 4 to 8 feet.

While they can be grown in containers, you will need large, deep pots to accommodate their mature height and root development. Ensure your containers have excellent drainage and can be placed in a location that receives full sun throughout the day.

The maturity times for this collection range from 50 to 90 days after transplanting. You can expect a staggered harvest, with early-maturing varieties like 'Sungold' and 'Bloody Butcher' producing fruit sooner than the larger heirloom types.

Tomatoes thrive in rich, well-drained soil. If your garden soil is heavy or clay-based, it is recommended to amend it with organic matter like compost to improve drainage and nutrient availability before planting.