{"product_id":"northern-ruby-tomato","title":"Northern Ruby Tomato","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-page-info__description mb-30 text-center text-md-left overflow-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity: 65-75 from transplant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn early paste tomato, Northern Ruby produces prolific fruits on short, determinate plants perfect for containers, raised beds and compact spaces. This heirloom delivers generous harvests of smooth, ruby-red fruits even in shorter growing seasons. The 3\" medium-sized tomatoes offer a classic, well-balanced flavor that shines in sandwiches, salads, and fresh summer meals. Vigorous and dependable plants make this variety a favorite for gardeners seeking both earliness and excellent taste. Northern Ruby was an original Heinz variety and was bred for 20 years by grower Doug Beaty in Montana. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start Northern Ruby Tomato seeds indoors under grow lights or in a greenhouse 6-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant 2+ weeks after last frost when soil has warmed a bit. Space plants at least 4 feet apart. Support growth with tomato cages, a trellis or wire. Water regularly but avoid overwatering (soil should be moist but not wet). \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Saving Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e: When fully ripe, pick your tastiest fruits from the most vigorous plants. Cut open and squeeze Northern Ruby Tomato seeds and juice into a jar. Secure a cloth over the jar so air can enter. Ferment the juice and seeds in the jar for 2-3 days. Then strain and rinse the seeds. Dry on a screen or cloth. Store seeds in a paper or mesh bag in a cool, dark and dry location.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eApprox 25 Northern Ruby Tomato seeds per packet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vibrant Earth Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48735711690907,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/2349\/5067\/files\/northernRuby2.jpg?v=1781123779","url":"https:\/\/vibrantearthseeds.com\/en-ca\/products\/northern-ruby-tomato","provider":"Vibrant Earth Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}