{"product_id":"purple-russian-tomato","title":"Purple Russian Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003e10 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple Russian Tomato is an heirloom indeterminate variety that produces elongated, deep purple-red fruits with rich flavor and meaty flesh. It grows best during the cool season in the Gulf and requires support for its vigorous vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"hqawlh\" data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"441\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e🌱 Best Growing Season in the Gulf\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"765\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fzd9fz\" data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"549\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"460\"\u003eStart seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e August–October (for autumn and winter harvest) or January–February (for spring harvest).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d7wdi3\" data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"599\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"584\"\u003eBest outdoor growing period:\u003c\/strong\u003e October–April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nififh\" data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"645\"\u003eIdeal growing temperatures are \u003cstrong data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"644\"\u003e18–30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"26gri7\" data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"765\"\u003eAvoid planting during peak summer, as temperatures above \u003cstrong data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"713\"\u003e35°C\u003c\/strong\u003e can reduce flowering, fruit set, and fruit quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1t79bw2\" data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"787\"\u003e🌿 Seed Starting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"145bmnl\" data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"864\"\u003eFill seed trays or small pots with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"863\"\u003ewell-draining seed-starting mix\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"115jc4r\" data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"901\"\u003eSow seeds \u003cstrong data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"895\"\u003e6 mm (¼ inch)\u003c\/strong\u003e deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"emv254\" data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"946\"\u003eCover lightly with soil and water gently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hm7t2z\" data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003eKeep the growing medium consistently moist but not waterlogged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18sg4lc\" data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003eMaintain a temperature of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003e21–29°C\u003c\/strong\u003e for the best germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1btegfk\" data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003e⏱ Germination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"43ck7i\" data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003eSeeds usually germinate within \u003cstrong data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003e5–10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lpp8p4\" data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003eProvide bright light immediately after seedlings emerge to encourage sturdy growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1jflzbq\" data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003e🌱 Transplanting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bcv0vd\" data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1361\"\u003eTransplant seedlings when they have:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1361\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1q7jizg\" data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003e2–3 sets of true leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ggp5jw\" data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1361\"\u003eStrong stems and healthy roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gutq0v\" data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003eHarden off seedlings for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003e5–7 days\u003c\/strong\u003e before transplanting outdoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rpgug2\" data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003eSpace plants:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1si3ry\" data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1477\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1462\"\u003e60 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e between plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18kr98e\" data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003e90–100 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e between rows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11ccu8c\" data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003eInstall sturdy stakes, cages, or trellises, as Purple Russian Tomato is an indeterminate variety that continues growing throughout the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"178tzc4\" data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003e☀️ Growing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"2096\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"drtgrz\" data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"h6tvze\" data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1812\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1744\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter (pH \u003cstrong data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1810\"\u003e6.0–6.8\u003c\/strong\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"npquwg\" data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1901\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1828\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply and consistently, allowing the soil to remain evenly moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"en9it9\" data-start=\"1902\" 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