Tomato 'Aunt Ginny's Purple'

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Aunt Ginny's Purple is generally regarded as a tender plant, so it is really important to plant out well after your last frost date. Aunt Ginny's Purple needs a loamy soil with a ph of 5.0 to 6.0 (moderately acidic soil to weakly acidic soil).

Start seeds indoors six weeks before last frost date.

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 2.60 feet (80.0 cm) between Tomato plants. For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 12°C / 54°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Aunt Ginny's Purple about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplant out when around 15cm (6 inches) high.

Plant to the first set of true leaves to promote strong root growth.

Aunt Ginny's Purple is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

This variety tends to mature and be ready for harvest in mid summer.

An heirloom of German origin that was brought back to circulation by Rick Burkhart if Indiana whose family has raised it for 25 years.