Hossinator Tomato Plugs

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We're starting them for you! We're excited to offer our Hossinator Tomato plugs. The Hossinator Tomato (STM2255) is an absolute show-stopper! This determinate slicer variety is extremely versatile and has been widely adapted to successfully grow in different regions and seasons. It features a smooth, firm globe shape and attractive scarlet red skin with deep red flesh whose flavor is truly remarkable. The Hossinator (STM2255) has been bred to have one of the best disease packages of any tomato on the market. Solanum Lycopersicum. 10,20, 40, or 100 plugs

One of the truly great characteristics of the Hossinator (STM2255), though, is that despite being a hybrid, it has the amazing vine-ripe acidic flavor of an heirloom tomato that is difficult to find today. The Hossinator (STM2255) has a medium growth height and produces impressively large fruits that average 8oz – 12oz each with no pruning needed. However, this variety can benefit from pruning to grow truly massive, award-winning tomatoes. If you want to grow huge tomatoes, simply prune suckers from the bottom of the plant up to the 4th limb.

The Hossinator Tomato (STM2255) is an absolute show-stopper! This determinate slicer variety is extremely versatile and has been widely adapted to successfully grow in different regions and seasons. It features a smooth, firm globe shape and attractive scarlet red skin with deep red flesh whose flavor is truly remarkable. The Hossinator (STM2255) has been bred to have one of the best disease packages of any tomato on the market.

Tomatoes are in the nightshade family along with peppers and eggplant. Plants in the nightshade family are susceptible to blossom end rot, which is a result of a calcium deficiency. To prevent or alleviate this problem, apply pelleted gypsum at the base of the plant at the bloom set.

*Note - limited quantity available each week, plugs will be shipped on Mondays & Tuesdays* If you are ordering Seeds and/or tools with your plugs, please note that they will all ship out together the following Monday or Tuesday with your plugs.

Hoss will conduct a full assessment of plants before they are shipped to ensure healthy plants are shipped to you. We recommend transplanting your plugs the same day you receive them or the next day. It is the customer's responsibility to assess their own weather conditions and planting times prior to ordering, please do not order if it's too early, please do not order if it's too early. If plants, upon arrival, are found to be in questionable health, please email pictures to Customer Support at custserv@hosstools.com within 24 hours of receiving your order and we will promptly review your concerns and submission. If your plants are not watered or planted in a timely manner, they may not survive.

Check out the Tomato Growing Guide at Hoss University for more tomato-growing tips and tricks!

Hossinator Tomato Plug Planting Information:

Planting Method: transplant

When to Plant: early spring and fall

Plant Spacing: 2'

Row Spacing: 3-4'

Disease Resistance: Alternaria Stem Canker, Fusarium Wilt, Verticillium Wilt, Fusarium Crown and Root Rot, Gray Leaf Spot, Tomato Spotted Wilt, Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus: Israel Strain

Sun Requirements: Full