{"product_id":"tomato-plum-indeterminate-porter-100-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Tomato Plum Indeterminate Porter 100 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(245, 20, 20);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePorter Plum Tomato\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a beloved Texas heirloom bred to keep producing in hot, dry growing conditions. Its vigorous indeterminate vines yield abundant, smooth, deep pink fruits weighing approximately 2–4 ounces each. With a sweet flavor, tender skin, and relatively low seed content, Porter tomatoes are excellent for fresh eating, sauces, canning, juicing, and preserving. Grow this productive Southern favorite and enjoy a steady supply of attractive plum tomatoes from summer through the first frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(7, 74, 13);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 80%. Test Date: 1\/26. WILL.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(7, 74, 13);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Minimum Germination Rate: 75%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Porter Plum Tomato?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Heirloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Developed for hot, dry climates, Porter is a dependable choice for Southern and warm-region gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet Plum Fruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produces smooth, deep pink tomatoes weighing approximately 2–4 ounces each, with a tender texture and excellent flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Kitchen Tomato:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy the fruits fresh, or use them for sauces, salsa, canning, juicing, and other preserved tomato recipes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndeterminate Growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vigorous vines continue setting fruit through the growing season when provided with sturdy support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom and Open-Pollinated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Save seeds from mature fruit and continue growing this classic variety year after year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produced through traditional breeding methods without genetic modification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in full sun with at least 6–8 hours of direct light each day for strong growth and better fruit production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose rich, well-drained soil with a pH near 6.0–6.8. Mix in finished compost before planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarting Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start seeds indoors approximately 6–8 weeks before the last expected frost. Harden seedlings gradually before transplanting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Space plants 24–36 inches apart, with 3–4 feet between rows, to support airflow and access for harvesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Install a sturdy cage, stake, or trellis at planting time. Indeterminate vines can become tall and carry heavy clusters of fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply and consistently at the soil line. Mulch around plants to conserve moisture and help reduce soil splash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed with a balanced fertilizer at transplanting, then use a tomato fertilizer according to label directions once plants begin flowering and fruiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick when tomatoes develop their characteristic deep pink color and yield slightly to gentle pressure. Regular harvesting encourages continued production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned Business:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds® is a veteran-owned business dedicated to providing gardeners with quality seeds and practical growing inspiration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds® is a member of the GO TEXAN agriculture program, supporting Texas agriculture and local communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe Seed Integrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e We stand behind the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/pages\/safe-seed-integrity-pledge\"\u003eSafe Seed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and our commitment to providing quality, non-GMO seed products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds® has been granted a Vegetable Seed License for the State of Texas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Customer Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our team is here to help you choose seeds, understand planting details, and get the most from your garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCooking Methods\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Slicing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slice ripe Porter tomatoes for salads, sandwiches, wraps, or a simple serving with olive oil, salt, and fresh herbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSauces and Salsa:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cook the sweet plum fruits into pasta sauce, pizza sauce, marinara, or fresh and cooked salsa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCanning and Preserving:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the firm, flavorful fruits for crushed tomatoes, whole-pack canning, relishes, and other preserved recipes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJuicing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Press ripe tomatoes for fresh tomato juice or blend them into a savory garden drink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Halve and roast with olive oil, garlic, and herbs to concentrate their natural sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(231, 19, 22);\"\u003eOrder Porter Tomato Seeds Today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(246, 19, 19);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder yours today and grow your own fresh Porter plum tomatoes in your spring and fall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Applies to harvested tomato fruit, not seeds. 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