Arkansas Traveler Tomato brings medium-sized pink slicing tomatoes and balanced flavor to your garden. This non-GMO heirloom is valued by Southern gardeners for warm-weather performance, though extreme heat and dry soil can still affect growth and fruit set. Indeterminate vines need sturdy support and can continue producing when conditions remain suitable. Gather ripe fruit for fresh sandwiches or a cool tomato-cucumber salad. Each packet contains 100 heirloom seeds.

Germination Rate: 90%. Test Date: 2/25. TLM.

Texas Minimum Germination Rate: 75%

Why Choose Arkansas Traveler Tomatoes?

• Pink Slicing Fruit: Medium-sized tomatoes offer attractive color for sandwiches, salads, and fresh plates.
• Balanced Flavor: Enjoy a pleasing sweet-acid balance without assuming one variety will suit every palate.
• Warm-Weather Appeal: A familiar choice for Southern gardens, with consistent care still essential during hot spells.
• Indeterminate Habit: Vines can keep growing and setting fruit while weather and plant health permit.
• Heirloom and Open-Pollinated: Save seed from healthy, suitably isolated plants when maintaining varietal characteristics.

Planting Tips for Success

• Start Indoors: Sow approximately 6–8 weeks before your planned transplant date, about 1/4 inch deep in seed-starting mix. Keep evenly moist and provide bright light after emergence.
• Transplant: Harden seedlings off gradually. Plant outdoors after frost danger passes and soil and nights have warmed.
• Sun and Soil: Choose 6–8 hours of direct sunlight and fertile, well-drained soil amended with finished compost.
• Spacing: Allow approximately 24–36 inches between supported plants with adequate room between rows for airflow and harvest access.
• Support: Install tall, sturdy cages, stakes, or a trellis early. Tie growing stems loosely and support fruit-bearing branches.
• Water and Mulch: Water consistently at soil level and mulch after soil warms. Do not rely on drought tolerance as a substitute for watering.
• Fertilizing: Follow soil-test recommendations and fertilizer label directions. Avoid excessive nitrogen that favors leaves over fruit.
• Pruning: Train vines to fit their support and remove damaged foliage as needed. Retain enough healthy leaves to shade fruit.
• Plant Health: Inspect regularly for pests and disease. Heat tolerance does not prevent cracking or blossom-end rot; steady moisture and sound soil management remain important.
• Harvest: Allow approximately 89 days from transplant as a planning estimate. Pick when fruit is fully pink and yields slightly to gentle pressure; timing and yield vary.

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Cooking Methods

• Fresh Slicing: Serve thick slices with herbs and olive oil.
• Sandwiches: Layer slices on toasted bread, burgers, or garden sandwiches.
• Salads: Toss wedges with cucumbers, onion, and a simple dressing.
• Roasting: Roast with oil and garlic to concentrate flavor.
• Soups and Sauces: Simmer chopped tomatoes into sauce or freeze prepared fruit for later cooking.

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Grow pink heirloom tomatoes for fresh slices and flavorful garden meals.

Nutritional Information

Generic raw tomato reference retained from this listing, not an Arkansas Traveler-specific analysis. Applies to harvested fruit, not planting seeds. Per one cup raw sliced tomato, approximately 180 grams:

• Calories: 32
• Total Fat: 0.4 gram (1% Daily Value)
• Sodium: 9 milligrams (0% Daily Value)
• Total Carbohydrate: 7 grams (3% Daily Value)
• Dietary Fiber: 2 grams (7% Daily Value)
• Total Sugars: 5 grams
• Protein: 1.6 grams
• Vitamin C: 24 milligrams (27% Daily Value)
• Vitamin A: 75 micrograms (8% Daily Value)
• Potassium: 427 milligrams (9% Daily Value)
• Lycopene: 4.6 milligrams

% Daily Value is based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Values are approximate and vary with growing conditions, portion size, and preparation.

Important Disclosures

• Variety Disclaimer: Fruit size, flavor, maturity, plant size, and yield vary with growing conditions. Heat tolerance does not guarantee production during extreme weather.
• Seed Storage: Keep unused seeds sealed in a cool, dry, dark place away from heat and moisture.
• Planting Zones: Tomatoes are warm-season annuals. Use local frost dates and soil temperatures to plan planting.
• Edible Portion: Recipes use harvested tomato fruit, not foliage or planting seeds.

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Arkansas Traveler Tomato-Cucumber Salad

Use ripe, harvested Arkansas Traveler tomatoes, not planting seeds. Serves 4 as a side. Preparation: 15 minutes. No cooking required.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds ripe Arkansas Traveler tomatoes, washed, cored, and cut into wedges
• 1 medium cucumber, washed and sliced into half moons
• 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, washed and dried
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Combine tomato wedges, cucumber, and red onion in a large bowl.
2. Whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
3. Pour dressing over the vegetables and toss gently.
4. Add parsley, toss once more, and let stand about 5 minutes before serving. Spoon the flavorful juices over each portion.

Serving and Storage

Serve alongside grilled vegetables, chicken, or sandwiches. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container within 2 hours, or within 1 hour above 90°F. Enjoy within 1–2 days for best texture. Stir before serving again.