Description
Lucia Grape Tomato Seeds 2368. Hybrid.
Approximately 10 seeds per packet (350 seeds per gram)
The Absolute Peak of Sweetness and Garden Performance.
Prepare for an explosion of flavour! The Lucia Grape Tomato is an ultra-sweet hybrid that consistently dominates our taste tests—it is quite simply the sweetest tomato we offer. It produces vibrant red, oval, grape-shaped fruits approximately 2.5 cm in diameter, prized for their remarkably crack-resistant skin. Borne in long, beautiful clusters for effortless harvesting, this productive variety is a standout choice for both large containers and traditional garden beds.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 2368
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Type: Hybrid Grape Tomato (Indeterminate)
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Fruit: Bright red, oval, 2.5 cm diameter
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Hardiness: Heat-loving Annual
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Features: Ultra-sweet “candy-like” flavour; crack-resistant; heavy continuous yield; excellent for snacking and salads.
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Lucia is a high-performance hybrid that requires extra attention during its early stages—specifically regarding consistent heat—to ensure successful germination.
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Sow Indoors: Start seeds 6 to 8 weeks before the last expected spring frost. Use a high-quality, peat-based starting mix.
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Germination (Critical Step): Lucia can be slower and more sensitive to sprout than other varieties. To ensure success, maintain a constant soil temperature of 24°C to 29°C. We highly recommend using a seedling heat mat, as even a slight drop in temperature can delay or inhibit germination. Expect sprouts in 7 to 14 days.
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Seedling Care: Once seedlings reach 4 cm in height, transplant them into individual pots. Reduce the temperature slightly to 15–18°C to encourage stocky, strong growth rather than “leggy” stems.
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Transplanting: After hardening off, transplant into well-drained, organic soil in late May once the soil has thoroughly warmed. Space plants 90 cm apart.
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Culture: These plants are indeterminate (vining) and require sturdy staking or a tall cage to support their heavy yield.
Professional Growing Tips
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Watering: Apply water directly to the soil rather than over the foliage. Consistent moisture is the secret to Lucia’s crack-resistant performance; irregular watering can lead to blossom end rot or fruit splitting.
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Soil Health: Use a straw mulch to conserve moisture and protect the fruit from soil-borne diseases. Always rotate your tomato crop position annually and discard any diseased plants (do not compost).
Why Lucia Grape Tomato Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you are looking for a gourmet snacking tomato that tastes like a treat straight from the vine, Lucia is the undisputed winner. While it demands a bit more warmth and patience during the germination phase, the reward is a heavy, continuous harvest of the sweetest, most professional-quality grape tomatoes you can grow at home.
