{"title":"Tomato Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003eTomato plants are the cornerstone of any vegetable garden, and Nature Hills ships \u003cstrong\u003elive tomato plants for sale\u003c\/strong\u003e ready to transplant straight into your beds or containers. No seed-starting, no germination guesswork. Just strong, established plants ready to set fruit in the same growing season you buy them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Tomato Varieties We Grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery tomato variety has a job. We focus on tomatoes that earn their space in your garden by producing reliably, resisting disease, and tasting like a tomato should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeefsteak Tomatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e, large, meaty slicing tomatoes that crown a sandwich. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/beefmaster-tomato-plant\"\u003eBeefmaster Tomato Plant\u003c\/a\u003e is our flagship beefsteak, producing massive 1 to 2 pound fruits with thick juicy flesh and excellent disease resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaste Tomatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaty, low-seed tomatoes built for sauces, canning, and cooking. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/la-roma-tomato-plant\"\u003eLa Roma Tomato Plant\u003c\/a\u003e is our go-to paste variety. It is determinate, so it sets a heavy crop over a concentrated window, perfect for batch canning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Grow Tomato Plants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun, 6 to 8 hours minimum. More sun means more fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rich, well-drained soil amended with compost. Tomatoes are heavy feeders and reward fertile beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: 24 to 36 inches between plants. Determinate types can go closer, indeterminate types need room to climb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport\u003c\/strong\u003e: Stake or cage at planting time. Tomatoes set down deep root systems and disturbing them later sets the plant back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: Deep watering 1 to 2 times per week. Mulch heavily to keep soil moisture even and prevent splash-up that spreads disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeed\u003c\/strong\u003e: Balanced fertilizer at planting, then switch to a higher-potassium formula once flowering begins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDeterminate Vs. Indeterminate: Which Tomato Is Right For You?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDeterminate tomatoes are the right pick if you want to can or preserve, if you garden in containers, or if you have a small space. The plants stay compact, the fruit ripens in a tight window, and you can process a season's harvest in one or two weekends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIndeterminate tomatoes are the right pick if you want steady fresh tomatoes all season for slicing, salads, and snacking. They take more support and more space, but they reward you with months of harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTomatoes are heavy feeders and benefit from companion planting. Try planting them alongside \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/herbs\"\u003eherbs\u003c\/a\u003e like basil and oregano. Basil is famously claimed to improve tomato flavor when grown nearby, and both crops appreciate the same sun, soil, and water schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy Tomato Plants From Nature Hills?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFamily-owned and operated since 2001, Nature Hills brings the same nursery-grade plant care, packaging, and shipping standards to tomato plants that we bring to every tree and shrub. Every tomato plant is backed by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/product-guarantee\"\u003eour product guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/plant-sentry\"\u003eprotected by Plant Sentry\u003c\/a\u003e for state-by-state shipping compliance.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"beefmaster-tomato-plant","title":"Beefmaster Tomato Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow massive, meaty tomatoes with the \u003cstrong\u003eBeefmaster Tomato Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Beefmaster'). This classic hybrid beefsteak produces \u003cstrong\u003elarge 1-2 pound fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e with thick, juicy flesh that is perfect for slicing, sandwiches, and fresh eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn indeterminate variety, Beefmaster is a vigorous grower that produces heavy yields all season. The plants are resistant to Verticillium Wilt, Fusarium Wilt, and nematodes for reliable performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun (8+ hours ideal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rich, well-drained soil amended with compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: Deep, consistent watering; avoid wetting foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport\u003c\/strong\u003e: Stake or cage; plants reach 6+ feet tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: 80 days from transplant; pick when fully colored\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrder your \u003cstrong\u003eBeefmaster Tomato Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e today from naturehills.com!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nature Hills Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":61727170625906,"sku":"23793E","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/young-tomato-plants-with-serrated-green.jpg?v=1778586007"},{"product_id":"la-roma-tomato-plant","title":"La Roma Tomato Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe go-to paste tomato for sauces, canning, and cooking. The \u003cstrong\u003eLa Roma Tomato Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/em\u003e 'La Roma') produces \u003cstrong\u003eabundant elongated red fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e with meaty flesh, few seeds, and rich tomato flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis determinate variety sets a heavy crop that ripens over a concentrated period, making it ideal for canning and preserving. Disease resistant and reliable, La Roma is a garden staple.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun (8+ hours ideal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rich, well-drained soil amended with compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: Deep, consistent watering; mulch to retain moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cage or stake; determinate plants are more compact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: 75-80 days from transplant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrder your \u003cstrong\u003eLa Roma Tomato Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e today from naturehills.com!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nature Hills Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Quart Container","offer_id":61727170658674,"sku":"23794E","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/3_84a41f7c-d04f-4c2b-a03e-39a7f52ccdbf.png?v=1778759711"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/collections\/tomato-plants-collection-v4-hands-harvesting.jpg?v=1778518371","url":"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/collections\/tomato-plants.oembed","provider":"Nature Hills Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}