Tomato - Sandy Stripes

Minimum Seed Count: 10

The Sandy Stripes tomato is a striking, striped variety known for its eye-catching appearance and balanced flavor. Medium-sized fruits showcase a deep red streaked with rose-red and green striping, giving each tomato a marbled look. The flesh is juicy and sweet with a touch of tang, making it excellent for fresh eating, slicing, and colorful salads. Plants are Determinate, producing heavy yields throughout the season, and the fruits tend to hold well on the vine without cracking. The Variegated leaves are incredible with white all over making this variety so much more unique!

🌱 Planting Guide

1. Starting Seeds Indoors

• Start 6–8 weeks before last frost.

• Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in a light seed-starting mix.

• Keep soil warm (70–80°F) and moist until germination (5–10 days).

• Provide strong light (grow light or sunny window).

2. Transplanting

• Harden off seedlings 7–10 days before planting outdoors.

• Transplant when nights stay above 50°F.

• Plant seedlings deep, burying up to the first set of true leaves to encourage strong roots.

• Space 2 feet apart; rows 3 feet apart.

3. Growing Conditions

• Prefers full sun (6–8+ hrs daily).

• Soil: well-draining, rich in compost, pH 6.0–6.8.

• Water deeply and consistently; avoid overhead watering to reduce disease.

• Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

4. Plant Care

• Grows to about 3–4 feet tall (compact dwarf habit).

• Provide a sturdy cage or stake, as fruiting can weigh down branches.

• Light pruning helps airflow but avoid heavy pruning (plants are naturally compact).

• Fertilize every 3–4 weeks with a balanced tomato fertilizer.

5. Harvesting

• Ready in about 75 days from transplant.

• Fruits are brownish-red with glossy green stripes when ripe.

• Harvest gently and regularly to encourage continuous production.