Tomato - Heartland

Soak to depth of 6 to 10 inches when watering. The Tomato Heartland, 'Lycopersicon lycopersicum', is an excellent performer and is ideal for small space gardening. They need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. It is an excellent variety for small areas and compact spaces. Tomatoes should be planted outside after the last average frost date. The vines grow to about 3 feet and have lovely big leaves. Heartland tomatoes can be grown in a large pot such as a 1/2 whiskey barrel size pot. Tomatoes need at least 1 inch of water a week. The dwarf compact plants produce lots of good-flavored fruit. In warm winter/hot summer areas, tomatoes can be planted in early fall for winter harvest. Tomatoes prefer well drained soil that is high in organic matter. The tomatoes are very tasty and weigh a nice 6 to 8 ounces. ... additional info