Tomato – Trip-L-Crop

Trip-L-Crop tomatoes are large and meaty, sometimes slightly irregular in shape, typically weighing between 1 and 2 pounds and reaching up to 6 inches across. Their deep red skin is smooth and nearly blemish-free, encasing small seeds and juicy flesh, with a well-balanced blend of sweetness and acidity. They have a firm yet tender texture that makes them perfect for slicing, whether for sandwiches, salads, or cooking.

With their dense, meaty texture, these tomatoes are well-suited for cooking, canning, and processing. Whether turned into thick sauces, preserved for later use, or enjoyed fresh, they hold up well in the kitchen. Their full-bodied flavor and substantial flesh make them a reliable choice for both home cooks and those who put up large harvests.

This variety thrives in full sun and requires a long, warm growing season. Regular watering helps maintain steady growth and fruit production.

A great source of vitamin C, potassium, folate, and vitamin K, this tomato also contains essential minerals like magnesium, manganese, copper, and phosphorus.

Disease resistant and productive Trip-L-Crop is well worth the space it requires. With proper trellising, it will continue to set fruit throughout the season, rewarding growers with an abundance of large, flavorful tomatoes!

Disease Resistance: Fusarium Wilt, Tobacco Mosaic Virus, Verticillium Wilt.

Planting Instructions for Trip-L-Crop Tomato Seeds

Start Trip-L-Crop Tomato seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Plant the Tomato seeds ¼” deep in sterile seed-starting mix. Germination occurs in 6-14 days in soil temperatures of 70-90°F. Once true leaves develop, separate Trip-L-Crop Tomato plants into 3-4″ pots, placing them in full light and cooler temperatures (60-70°F). Set out hardened-off Tomato transplants in full sun once the soil has warmed, spacing them 18-30″ apart in rows 3-4′ apart.

Plant tall, spindly Tomato seedlings deeper—the stems will sprout roots, providing support and strengthening the plant. To help prevent blossom end rot, place 1 tablespoon of lime, ground oyster shells, or crushed eggshells at the bottom of the planting hole to supply calcium for strong cell walls. For strong Trip-L-Crop tomato plants, add 1 tablespoon of aged compost and 1 tablespoon of bone meal to the hole as well.