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Homestead Tomato Plant

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- Spacing: 24 inches
- Days to Harvest: 80
- Production: Determinate
- At least 6–8 hours of sunlight
- Each 3-Inch Pot contains 1 Homestead Tomato Plant

Plant Features

Homestead tomatoes are garden stalwarts, prized for their dependable, flavorful fruits that thrive in warm climates. This open-pollinated variety yields bright red tomatoes typically weighing 8 to 10 ounces, with smooth, firm skin—perfect for slicing into sandwiches, salads, or canning. The flesh is meaty and juicy, delivering a rich, classic tomato flavor with a balanced taste.

Why grow Homestead? Developed in the 1950s by the University of Florida, this determinate plant produces a concentrated crop in a short window, ideal for gardeners seeking a reliable harvest in hot, humid conditions. Its resistance to Fusarium Wilt and cracking makes it a tough, productive choice that holds up well, especially in Southern gardens.

Grown naturally and pesticide-free, our Homestead starter plants arrive healthy and ready to perform in your garden. Nurtured with care, they ensure a steady harvest of these robust, versatile tomatoes.

Attribute name	Attribute value
Growing Guide
When to Plant	Transplant in frost-free weather, nights above 45°F (spring or late summer)
Soil Setup	Use loose, well-draining soil, pH 6.0–6.8, with compost or manure (fall prep ideal)
Watering Tips	Soak in-ground plants deeply 1–2 times weekly (unless rain suffices), keep leaves dry if evening; keep containers moist, up to twice daily in heat
Feeding Your Plants	Apply a balanced fertilizer or our recommended Espoma Tomato-tone at planting and every 3 weeks thereafter
Shaping & Support	Prune suckers (side shoots between stem and branches) if desired—it’s optional. Support plants with stakes or cages
Pest & Disease Control	Check for tomato hornworms (look for chewed leaves). Watch for blight or fungal issues, and treat with Serenade Garden Disease Control or copper fungicide if needed
When to Harvest	Skin yields slightly to finger pressure and fruit reaches its mature color
Storing Your Harvest	Store at room temp up to 1 week

Attribute name	Attribute value
Plant Characteristics
Plant Type	Open-pollinated: Naturally pollinated; seeds breed true
Growth	Vigorous, 3–4 feet
Habit	Sprawling growth pattern - Low, wide spread
Foliage Color	Green leaves
Flower Type	Produces small, yellow, star-shaped flowers that typically grow in clusters; flowers are self-pollinating but may benefit from gentle shaking or pollinator activity to improve fruit set
Production Time	Fruit ripens in a 3-4 week window
Tomato Companions	Carrots loosen soil for tomato roots, chives improve flavor and repel pests, garlic bulbs and onions deter pests, marigolds block nematodes and other pests, and parsley attracts beneficial insects
Plant Use	Grown for food production
Disease Resistance	Cracking, Fusarium Wilt (F) Race 1