{"product_id":"pompeii-sauce-tomato","title":"Pompeii Sauce Tomato","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"912\" data-start=\"430\"\u003ePompeii Sauce Tomato is a flavour-packed, high-yielding variety that shines in the kitchen and the garden alike. Producing long, smooth, bright red fruit with no cracking or green shoulders, this variety is ideal for tomato paste, sauce, and other cooked preparations. The plants are both ornamental and productive, making them a great choice for small gardens, raised beds, or patio planters. Reliable and vigorous, they continue to set fruit steadily throughout the summer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"958\" data-start=\"914\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"958\" data-start=\"914\"\u003eWhere Can You Grow Pompeii Sauce Tomato?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1145\" data-start=\"960\"\u003eBest suited to Zones 3-9, this indeterminate variety thrives in full sun with rich, well-drained soil. Ideal for garden beds, large containers, or greenhouse growing in cooler climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1178\" data-start=\"1147\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1178\" data-start=\"1147\"\u003eHistory and Historical Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1529\" data-start=\"1180\"\u003eA modern open-pollinated variety bred with classic Italian paste tomatoes in mind, Pompeii Sauce Tomato has quickly become a favourite among home gardeners and small-scale growers for its reliable production and rich flavour. Paste tomatoes like this have long been valued for their dense flesh, low moisture content, and suitability for preserving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1560\" data-start=\"1531\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1560\" data-start=\"1531\"\u003eCanadian Zone Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1875\" data-start=\"1562\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1576\" data-start=\"1562\"\u003eZones 8-9:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow or transplant after the last frost. Grows well outdoors in full sun.\u003cbr data-end=\"1659\" data-start=\"1656\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1673\" data-start=\"1659\"\u003eZones 5-7:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost; transplant after danger of frost has passed.\u003cbr data-end=\"1770\" data-start=\"1767\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1784\" data-start=\"1770\"\u003eZones 3-4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Greenhouse or protected growing recommended; start seeds indoors and harden off carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1875\" data-start=\"1562\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1925\" data-start=\"1877\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1925\" data-start=\"1877\"\u003eHow to Grow and Harvest Pompeii Sauce Tomato\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2329\" data-start=\"1927\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1940\" data-start=\"1927\"\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Sow 0.5cm (1\/4in) deep and transplant 45-60cm (18-24in) apart.\u003cbr data-end=\"2055\" data-start=\"2052\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2068\" data-start=\"2055\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil evenly moist; reduce watering as fruit ripens.\u003cbr data-end=\"2128\" data-start=\"2125\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2143\" data-start=\"2128\"\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick when fruit is fully red and firm. Ripens well off the vine if needed.\u003cbr data-end=\"2221\" data-start=\"2218\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2237\" data-start=\"2221\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stake or trellis for support. Prune lower leaves to encourage airflow and fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2369\" data-start=\"2331\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2369\" data-start=\"2331\"\u003eSeed Saving Tips for Future Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2728\" data-start=\"2371\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2397\" data-start=\"2371\"\u003eSelect Healthy Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose strong, disease-free plants with desirable fruit.\u003cbr data-end=\"2457\" data-start=\"2454\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2480\" data-start=\"2457\"\u003eHarvest Ripe Fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow fruit to fully ripen on the plant before collecting.\u003cbr data-end=\"2542\" data-start=\"2539\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2560\" data-start=\"2542\"\u003eFerment Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scoop seeds into water and ferment 3-5 days, then rinse and dry thoroughly.\u003cbr data-end=\"2639\" data-start=\"2636\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2649\" data-start=\"2639\"\u003eStore:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep seeds in a cool, dry, dark place. 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