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Glacier tomato is a warm season cultivated tomato variety recognized for relatively early fruit development and compact plant growth. Plants generally exhibit an indeterminate to semi determinate habit and benefit from light staking or support during growth. This tomato adapts well to open garden beds, raised beds, containers, and protected cultivation where full sunlight, moderate warmth, and well drained fertile soil are available. It is commonly grown for seasonal culinary use in home gardens.
Features
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Warm season tomato plant with compact to moderate growth habit
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Suitable for garden beds, containers, and supported cultivation
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Produces small to medium fruits for culinary use
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Performs well in full sun with stable warm conditions
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Adaptable to fertile, well drained garden soils
Specifications
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Scientific Name: Solanum lycopersicum
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Common Name (US): Tomato
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Seed Type / Variety: Glacier vegetable seed variety
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Growth Habit: Indeterminate to semi determinate annual plant
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USDA Zones: 3 to 11 grown as seasonal annual
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Planting Season: Spring after frost risk
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Growing Season: Warm season crop
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Sowing Season: January to March indoors; March to May outdoors depending on climate
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Germination Time And Conditions: 5 to 10 days at 20 to 30 C in moist well drained soil
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Sunlight Requirements: Full sun exposure
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Soil Requirements: Fertile, well drained loamy soil with organic matter
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Watering Needs: Moderate consistent watering maintaining even soil moisture
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Mature Plant Size: Approximately 90 to 150 cm height, 45 to 75 cm spread
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Plant Spacing: 45 to 60 cm between plants
