{"product_id":"rio-grande-tomato","title":"Rio Grande Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003e100 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRio Grande Tomato is a highly productive \u003cstrong data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"153\"\u003edeterminate\u003c\/strong\u003e variety known for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"215\"\u003efirm, oval-shaped bright red fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e with thick, meaty flesh, few seeds, and excellent heat tolerance. Fruits typically weigh \u003cstrong data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"317\"\u003e90–150 g\u003c\/strong\u003e and are ideal for fresh eating, salads, sauces, tomato paste, canning, drying, and cooking. Due to its strong tolerance to hot and dry conditions, Rio Grande is one of the best tomato varieties for the Gulf region when grown during the cooler season. It performs well in gardens, raised beds, greenhouses, containers, and hydroponic systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"15gjc1g\" data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"704\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBest Planting Time\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"881\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"epoqis\" data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"742\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"728\"\u003eAugust to October\u003c\/strong\u003e (recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rsqle4\" data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"797\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"768\"\u003eJanuary to February\u003c\/strong\u003e (for greenhouse cultivation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16wwlvy\" data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"881\"\u003eAvoid outdoor planting when daytime temperatures consistently exceed \u003cstrong data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"880\"\u003e38–40°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"gba4bs\" data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"903\"\u003eSeed Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ro41gr\" data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"988\"\u003eSoak seeds in \u003cstrong data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"944\"\u003ewarm water (25–28°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"962\"\u003e6–8 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e before sowing (optional).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fkzpig\" data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003eNo cold stratification is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"cxvv1i\" data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003eSoil Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003eUse fertile, loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003eRecommended mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jljrd5\" data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003e40% Coco peat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6fy8l3\" data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003e30% Compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gh218t\" data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003e20% Garden soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xu6ycf\" data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003e10% Perlite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003eIdeal soil pH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zksuz7\" data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1216\" 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provide \u003cstrong data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1664\"\u003e30% shade cloth\u003c\/strong\u003e if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"mebt03\" data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1689\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pjwjtk\" data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1738\"\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist during germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17olx47\" data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1798\"\u003eWater deeply when the top \u003cstrong data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003e2–3 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e of soil becomes dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19sw4zh\" data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003eWater at the base of the plant to reduce the risk of fungal diseases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1bvmfzo\" data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1892\"\u003eGermination Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul 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data-end=\"2286\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1svq0sk\" data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2166\"\u003eHarvest begins:\n\u003cul data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2166\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16gk9eq\" data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2166\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2166\"\u003e70–80 days after transplanting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16a8qdd\" data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2242\"\u003ePick fruits when they become \u003cstrong data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2217\"\u003edeep bright red\u003c\/strong\u003e, firm, and fully mature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1f4s794\" data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2286\"\u003eHarvest regularly to maximize production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"3bs2m3\" data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2309\"\u003eGulf Climate Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2948\"\u003e\n\u003cli 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data-end=\"2740\"\u003eApply organic mulch to conserve soil moisture and reduce soil temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ldrem4\" data-start=\"2741\" data-end=\"2811\"\u003eEnsure good air circulation by removing damaged or yellowing leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9gbh5s\" data-start=\"2812\" data-end=\"2948\"\u003eRio Grande Tomato performs exceptionally well in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2863\" data-end=\"2947\"\u003egreenhouses, hydroponic systems, raised beds, containers, and open-field gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tohum Cenneti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48259245965530,"sku":"EKPRSU36","price":1.0,"currency_code":"KWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/1026\/1978\/files\/RioGrandeTomato.jpg?v=1784801012","url":"https:\/\/www.alldrops.store\/products\/rio-grande-tomato","provider":"All Drops Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}