Garden Peach Tomato Plant

Garden Peach tomatoes produce small, 2–4-ounce fruits with a delicate, distinctive look and flavor that’s hard to beat on salads. Featuring a unique yellow skin with a soft, peach-like fuzz, these tomatoes have a mild, sweet, low-acid taste with a hint of tang. This heirloom variety dates back to the 1860s and is celebrated for its reliable yields and charming appearance. Thriving throughout the season, Garden Peach offers a steady harvest of high-quality fruit. Grown with our natural methods to nurture their strength and flavor, Garden Peach Tomato Plants are guaranteed to arrive alive and thriving!

Planting Instructions:

• - Transplant only after danger of frost has passed and nighttime air temperatures stay above 50°F

Soil Preparation:

• - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-6.8
• - Add compost or well-rotted manure (best done in the fall)

Watering Specifics:

• - Water deeply and regularly
• - Avoid wetting leaves to prevent disease

Fertilizer Type:

• - Apply a balanced 5-5-5 fertilizer or our recommended Espoma Tomato Tone at planting, once flowers appear, and again three weeks later

Pruning and Training:

• - Removing suckers is optional
• - Stake or cage plants for support

Pollination:

• - Self-pollinating, but benefit from insect, wind, or mechanical movement

Additional Pest Management:

• - Watch for tomato hornworms
• - Monitor for signs of blight or other fungal diseases
• - Use Serenade Garden Disease Control or a copper fungicide as needed

Storage:

• - Store ripe tomatoes at room temperature for up to a week
• - Refrigerate only if necessary, as it can affect flavor

Companion Plants:

• - Carrot: Loosen soil for tomato roots
• - Chive: Improves flavor and repels pests
• - Garlic Bulbs: Deter pests
• - Onion: Deter pests
• - Marigold: Deter nematodes and other pests
• - Parsley: Attracts beneficial insects