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Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 55 days from transplanting
Family: Solanaceae
Type: Semi-Determinate, Slicing Tomato (Learn more)
Native: Andes
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: 30" tall
Variety Info: Red, round, 2–3 ounce fruits. 'Glacier' has potato-leaf foliage.
Attributes: Good for Containers, Cold Tolerant, Frost Sensitive
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: For mild climates only: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting. Transplant when air temperature is 45°F or warmer, usually 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°–90°F.
Days to Emerge: 5–10 days
Seed Depth: ¼"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 24"
Row Spacing: 36"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 24"
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Growing Info
Harvesting: Glacier' tomatoes are at the peak of sun-ripened deliciousness when red, and have a slight give when gently squeezed.
- KatieVerified ReviewerRated 2 out of 5 stars7/24/25Tons of flavorless tomatoes
This variety produced bucketloads of compari-size tomatoes, without the flavor. It wasn't exceptionally early (zone 6b) and had terrible sunscald on the fruits and leaves, and was the first to succumb to disease. I had so many tomatoes from my two plants that I needed to freeze some, which when defrosted I couldn't even peel, because they exploded in a watery mess. Not worth growing for me.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests7/25/25Hey Katie,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Chrystee K.Rated 5 out of 5 stars10/27/245 Stars
They were some of my most prolific growing tomatoes this season! They were the first to produce and ripen on the vine and there were so many so soon it was amazing. The flavor and texture were great, and they are a good medium sized tomato to have in the garden!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner - GaylynRated 5 out of 5 stars8/10/245 Stars
Great germination rate. Put these in ground in March (Zone 10a) and they were the first to produce. They are still producing (August) and they are prolific. They are sweet but the skins are just the tiniest bit thick, at least I think so, most everyone else doesn't notice. This tomato plant will always have a place in my garden. Highly recommend
Which best describes you as a gardener? Expert - carol C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/2/245 Stars
I have a bunch of green tomatoes and am just waiting for them to ripen. My little squirrel, who had been visiting my seeds right after planting dug them all up ,but he missed two. They are growing nicely. Again, I used a repellent that is plant safe and animal safe on the container and the ground around it and laid some spearmint from a nearby plant on the soil, it took root and this one little sprout also seems to be keeping him away. I never ever thought I would be able to grow tomatoes from a need. I am so happy.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests8/5/24Hey Carol,
This is such a great gardening success story! I love the little wins in gardening. I hope you'll share photos with us next time. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Reta M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars7/7/245 Stars
I got a LATE start with these this year (May in New England!) so I am pleased to see that the plants now have lots of flowers and even a few small tomatoes. We have had some very hot and humid weather but the plants look good. I should be getting a good crop toward the end of Aug, hopefully, and into Sept. I have been growing these for several years because they can be grown in containsers and because of their cold tolerance.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests7/8/24Beautiful photos! Thank you so much for sharing! Keep on growing 🌻️