{"product_id":"seed-tomato-maidens-gold-org","title":"Seed Savers Maiden's Gold Organic Tomato","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTed Maiden of LaFollette, Tennessee, has grown and saved seeds from this variety since his father, Ernest Maiden, gave it to him in 1964. Ernest stewarded the variety in his own garden in Bristol, Virginia, after receiving its seeds from his father, Reverend Frank Maiden of Saltville, Virginia, at some point prior to 1956. In 2009 Ted rediscovered seed he had grown in 1987 stored in a box of photos that had remained packed during several moves he made while in the Air Force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e60-75 days from transplant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrganic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom the Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIndeterminate - Fruit ripens throughout the season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDark orange fruits average 8-10 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis variety works for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFresh eating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePaste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCanning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStore your tomatoes at room temperature. The flavor and texture of tomatoes suffer when the fruit is chilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeirloom tomatoes are bred for their flavor and simple preparation best allows that intense flavor to shine through. Tomatoes can be sliced and drizzled with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt and pepper or layer slices with basil and mozzarella for a Caprese salad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRoasted tomatoes have a richer, concentrated flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere are hundreds of salsa recipes to try and most are dramatically improved with the use of heirloom tomatoes. Tomatoes are also the main ingredient in Gazpacho, a cold soup that is perfect for summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#2c4712\" style=\"color: #2c4712;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstructions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - Sow seeds indoors ¼\" deep. Tomatoes are sensitive to freezing temperatures, so wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm. Plant in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart Indoors: 6 weeks before last frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination: 7-14 Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Outdoors: 24-36” Apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport: Cage, stake, or trellis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SEED SAVERS EXCHANGE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40305280123014,"sku":"SS0644A","price":5.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1811\/2867\/files\/Chalet-home-garden-Chicago-seed-savers-seeds-flower-vegetable-8.jpg?v=1740174380","url":"https:\/\/chalet-nursery.shop\/products\/seed-tomato-maidens-gold-org","provider":"Chalet-nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}