{"product_id":"tomato-wooly-kate","title":"Tomato - Wooly Kate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Seed Count: 15\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"530\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"92\"\u003eOne touch and you'll understand how this tomato got its name!\u003c\/strong\u003e Woolly Kate is one of the most unusual tomato varieties in the world, featuring soft, fuzzy leaves and stems that feel almost like velvet. Developed from naturally occurring wild tomato genetics, this rare variety combines a unique appearance with excellent garden performance. The compact plants produce flavorful red tomatoes while their silvery, wool-covered foliage makes them a conversation piece long before the first fruit ripens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"550\"\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"822\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"599\"\u003eSpecies: \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"640\"\u003ePlant Type: Dwarf to semi-dwarf tomato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"687\"\u003eDays to Maturity: 75–85 days from transplant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"706\"\u003eFruit Color: Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"753\"\u003eFruit Size: Small to medium slicing tomatoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"822\"\u003eGrowth Habit: Compact, bushy plants with distinctive fuzzy foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"841\"\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"862\"\u003eStarting Seeds\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"927\"\u003eStart seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before your last expected frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"973\"\u003eSow seeds ¼ inch deep in seed-starting mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003eMaintain soil temperatures between 70–80°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003eGermination typically occurs within 5–10 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003eTransplanting\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003eHarden off seedlings for 7–10 days before planting outdoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003eTransplant after all danger of frost has passed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003eSpace plants 24–36 inches apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003eFull sun (6–8+ hours daily)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003eRich, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003eConsistent watering throughout the growing season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003eMulch to help retain moisture and reduce weeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1430\"\u003eCare\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1479\"\u003eSupport plants with stakes or cages if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003eFertilize regularly for strong growth and fruit production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003eProvide good airflow around plants to help reduce disease pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1718\"\u003eHarvest tomatoes when they reach a full red color and give slightly to gentle pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003ePick regularly to encourage continued production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003eEnjoy fresh, sliced, or in your favorite recipes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1835\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"2239\"\u003eWoolly Kate was developed by tomato breeder Dr. Tom Wagner, who worked with wild tomato species carrying naturally fuzzy foliage traits. 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