{"product_id":"homestead-tomato","title":"Homestead Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003eHomestead is a classic heirloom tomato known for producing exceptionally large, pink-red fruits with rich flavour and juicy flesh. Individual tomatoes can reach up to 1 kg, making this variety a standout for gardeners who love impressive slicers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough Homestead is a late-producing variety, plants are highly productive once they begin setting fruit, delivering abundant harvests despite the large fruit size. The flavour is balanced, full-bodied, and excellent for fresh eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant type: Indeterminate heirloom tomato\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth habit: Vigorous, tall vines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSun: Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpacing: 60-90 cm (24-36\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupport: Strong staking or caging required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContainer friendly: Best suited to garden beds or very large containers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFruit and Harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHomestead produces large, plump, pink-red tomatoes with smooth skin and juicy interiors. Fruits are ideal for slicing and fresh use, with harvest beginning later in the season and continuing steadily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFresh slicing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSandwiches and burgers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSalads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJuicing and fresh sauces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy Buy a Starter Plant?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStarting with an established plant provides:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFaster establishment for long-season tomatoes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStrong early growth and root development\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReduced risk compared to direct seeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrown With Care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur starter plants are grown without chemical pesticides and are gradually hardened for outdoor conditions, producing robust vines ready for transplanting after the risk of frost has passed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWell suited for: heirloom tomato lovers, gardeners seeking very large fruits, and anyone willing to wait a little longer for exceptional flavour and impressive harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petrolia Bloom Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46223053389995,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/9824\/9131\/files\/p36_d61de00a-f182-40ec-9c72-265b0436b94f.jpg?v=1771536576","url":"https:\/\/petroliabloomco.com\/products\/homestead-tomato","provider":"Petrolia Bloom Co. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}