{"product_id":"viva-italia-tomato-seeds-solanum-lycopersicum-f1-hybrid-paste-tomato-for-sauce","title":"Viva Italia Tomato Seeds (Solanum lycopersicum) – F1 Hybrid Paste Tomato for Sauce","description":"\u003cp\u003eViva Italia (Solanum lycopersicum) is a popular F1 hybrid paste tomato that produces heavy clusters of bright red, plum-shaped fruits. The thick, meaty flesh has few seeds and a balanced sweet-tangy flavour, making it ideal for sauces, pastes, salsas, canning and cooking, as well as fresh salads. Compact, determinate plants bred with disease resistance make it a reliable choice for garden beds, rows and large containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm-season vegetable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed type:\u003c\/strong\u003e F1 hybrid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Determinate, compact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium, bright red, plum-shaped, thick-walled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet and tangy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–24 in (45–60 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e ¼ in (6 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, 6–8 hours daily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate, consistent moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, in large containers with a cage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Sow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost, sowing ¼ inch deep in a moist, well-drained seed-starting mix. Keep the mix at 70–80°F (21–27°C); seedlings usually appear in 7–14 days. Transplant outdoors after the last frost once the soil has warmed, spacing plants 18–24 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Water evenly, keeping the soil moist but not soggy, as irregular watering can cause blossom-end rot. Add cages or stakes early to support the heavy fruit load. Feed with a balanced fertiliser once plants begin flowering, and remove the lowest leaves to improve airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick when the fruits are fully red and firm. As a determinate variety, much of the crop ripens over a few weeks, which is handy for batch-cooking sauces and canning.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OrganicSeedsHub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45703274397879,"sku":"SPA-DEC8-401","price":16.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/3335\/6471\/files\/freepik__freshly-harvested-roma-tomatoes-in-a-simple-cerami__82269.jpg?v=1767328227","url":"https:\/\/organicseedshub.com\/products\/viva-italia-tomato-seeds-solanum-lycopersicum-f1-hybrid-paste-tomato-for-sauce","provider":"OrganicSeedsHub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}