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The Rio Grande Tomato is a classic plum/paste tomato that gets along with heat, humidity, and drought, but that’s only one of its maravilloso qualities. The plant produces muchos bright red, egg-shaped fruits with a flavor that’s well-balanced between dulce and acidic. Especially bueno for pastes and sauces, but it wouldn’t mind being chopped up into fresh pico de gallo with a little onion, jalapeño, and cilantro.

  • Heat tolerant
  • Sweet and acidic
  • High yields
  • Good for Southern jardines

SEED PLANTING INFO

  • Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum
  • Growth type: Determinate, tomato cage support, no pruning
  • Tomato size: Medium
  • Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
  • Spacing between plants: 24" apart
  • Spacing between rows: 36"-48" apart
  • Days to germinate (sprout): 7-14 days
  • Germination soil temps: 75F-95F
  • Soil needs: 6.0-6.5 pH
  • Sun needs: Full sun
  • Frost hardy: No
  • Planting season: Spring, summer
  • # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per 2 sq. ft.
  • Days to maturity: 75-80 days

Click here to view our full Tomato grow guide

Good companion plants: Basil, Borage, Onion, Parsley, Pepper

FAQs

Where can you ship your seeds to?
  •  USA: YES, we ship all across the United States.
  •  Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and Alaska: NO, not at this time.
  •  CANADA: NO, not at this time
  •  International/Overseas: NO, not at this time.
How much is shipping across the USA?
How do you ship your seeds?
    • We ship seeds via US Postal Service (unless otherwise noted).
    • If you need to have your seeds shipped via UPS or FedEx, just let us know.
    What is a Seed Bank?
    • A Seed Bank is your own personal source for seeds designed to be used in the event seeds can no longer be purchased on the open-market or in the event seed supplies are severely restricted. 
    • Storing seeds helps protect individuals and communities against catastrophic events such as rising food prices, natural disasters, food shortages, diseases and/or war.
    • A Seed Bank is a collection of non-hybrid & open-pollinated seeds that can be stored for multiple years and used in the event of an emergency.
    Are all your seeds NON-Genetically Modified (Non-GMO)?
    • Yes!  We don't touch or deal with anything that has been genetically modified. 
    • We have signed the Safe Seed Pledge and work very hard to ensure all our seeds are 100% Non-Genetically Modified (Non-GMO).
    Are all your seeds Organic?
    • We do sell organic seeds - Seeds that are certified organic will be labeled as such on the site.  All the seeds listed on the website are 100% Non-GMO. 
    What do you mean by growing Organic food?
    • Currently, the USDA says that in order for something to be organic it CANNOT be grown with any chemical fertilizers, synthetic substances, irradiation, sewage sludge, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
    • As long as you start by using Non-GMO seeds in your garden and continue to grow them without using chemical fertilizers, synthetic substances, or irradiation, sewage sludge then technically your garden will be "Organic". What Organic really means?
    • Being "Organic" means that irradiation, sewage sludge, synthetic fertilizers, prohibited pesticides, and genetically modified organisms (GMO's) were not used during the growing process. 
    What is a Genetically Modified seed?
    • Genetically modified (GM) seeds have been genetically altered in a lab somewhere and have had specific changes introduced into their DNA, also called Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO's). 
    • The interesting thing about GM seeds is that gardeners are not able to save the seeds after harvest and must buy seed every year from the corporation that sold them to you.
    • Click here to read more about GMOs
    What does it mean when you say the seeds are Non-Hybrid and Open-Pollinated?
    • Non-hybrid seeds means they have NOT been cross-bred with any other strain or variety of plant. Learn the difference betwen Hybrid vs. Heirloom
    • Non-Hybrid seeds are the most natural and purest form of seed anyone can find. 
    • They grow just like they do naturally in nature. 
    • Best of all gardeners can save the seeds after each harvest and be assured they will grow the same every time. 
    • Open-pollinated seeds means the plants are pollinated by insects, bees, birds, wind, and other natural ways. 
    • The good thing with open-pollinated plants is that it will continue to reproduce new generations of those plants.
    Do you accept returns?
    • Yes.  Your satisfaction is our number one priority.  A 15% restocking fee will be applied to all returned orders. We will either replace or refund your money within 30 days if you are not completely satisfied.
    Can I collect my seeds after harvest?
    • Absolutely! All of the seeds we sell are 100% Open-Pollinated, which means you can collect the seeds from your harvest, dry them, and store them for next year. Read Seed Saving Tips
    How many years will my seeds last?
    • Each seed has been processed for long-term storage, which directly translates into increasing the shelf-life by many years. We use the methods developed and approved by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) for drying, processing, and packaging seeds for long-term storage.

    • We recommend storing your seeds in these high-quality seed storage vaults and containers.  They are the best way to extend the shelf-life of your seeds. These Seed Vaults have the easiest open and close vacuum sealing system of any container on the market! Best of all they're: Air tight. Water Resistant. Pest, insect, rodent resistant! AND ... FREEZER-SAFE! Click here to shop seed storage vaults and containers

    • The best way to ensure your seeds remain viable for many years is to store them in a cool and dry location. A freezer is usually the best place to store your seeds.


    About Our Seeds



    GMO-FREE

    Our seeds are 100% ✓ NON-Genetically Modified  ✓ HEIRLOOM ✓ OPEN-POLLINATED (OP) ✓ RAW, NATURAL & UN-TREATED // Our seeds do not contain any exogenously inserted embryogenesis deactivator genes caused by human intervention or by any other method.

    We also offer a few hybrid varieties on this website and they will be labeled as such on product listing. 

    Read more info about GMOs & watch videos

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    All our seeds are packaged in high quality re-sealable moisture-proof packs designed to protect & extend the shelf-life of your seeds. We do NOT use paper envelopes. 

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    5-STAR CUSTOMER SUPPORT

    We promise to make gardening as easy as we can for you. That's why we've created this eBook ... and that's why we are giving it away - for free. The eBook includes everything you ever wanted to know about gardening & growing your own organic food + so much and more! We hope you find it helpful.   

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    We want all our customers to be completely satisfied. Your satisfaction is our #1 priority. 100% customer satisfaction - nothing less, always more.

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    We only sell seeds that are tested with the highest germination and purity %. Guaranteed to grow. 

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    TOTALLY RAW & UN-TREATED

    Our seeds are the most natural and most pure. Since all our seeds are open-pollinated, you can safely save the seeds after harvest These are the only seeds you can plant then save after harvest and repeat. Learn how to save your seeds.

    We support the Safe Seed Pledge!



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    WE DO NOT GROW OR SELL SEEDS FROM MONSANTO OR ANY OTHER COMPANY THAT IS AFFILIATED WITH GMO.

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    Agriculture and seeds provide the basis upon which our lives depend. We must protect this foundation as a safe and genetically stable source for future generations.

    For the benefit of all farmers, gardeners and consumers who want an alternative. We pledge to you that we do not knowingly buy or sell genetically engineered seeds or plants.  The mechanical transfer of genetic material outside of natural reproductive methods and between genera, families or kingdoms, poses great biological risks as well as economic, political, and cultural threats.

    We wish to support agricultural progress that leads to healthier soils, genetically diverse agricultural ecosystems and ultimately healthy people and communities.

    We do not buy - OR - grow any seed from large corporations that make Genetically Engineered seeds.  We don't touch that stuff and we never will.

    The seeds we offer aren't like varieties you'd typically find at a garden center. 

    Every variety we offer is 100% OP (open-pollinated).  Open-pollination means that you can safely save the seed after harvest and preserve a collection of heirloom seed for many generations to come.

    To make it perfectly clear ... Our seeds do not contain any exogenously inserted embryogenesis deactivator genes caused by human intervention.

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      Review Title: These tomatoes are the bomb! Best paste variety ever!

      Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 stars (Excellent)

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      I grew these for the first time this season and am delighted! Very high production despite our central Florida early heat wave (est. 10 pounds on just one plant), healthy, with large, thick walled fruit and few seeds. An excellent cooking variety with little excess liquid. I planted 15 varieties of tomatoes this season and this was by far the best new type I tried.
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      I ordered the rio grande againthis year after trying 3 varieties last year to determine which one i liked best for canning. Rio grande was my favorite. The skin slips right off and they dont have alot of seeds in them.Nice big beautiful tomatoes.
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