Description
Early, Compact & Incredibly Productive — The Tomato Built for Short Seasons
If you've ever watched summer slip away before your tomatoes had a chance to ripen, 'Glacier' is the variety that changes everything. One of the earliest-maturing tomatoes you can grow, 'Glacier' produces an abundance of small to medium, sweet, juicy red tomatoes in as little as 55 days — well ahead of most varieties — on compact, determinate plants that thrive in containers, raised beds, and small gardens. Botanical Interests brings you this beloved early-season heirloom in a non-GMO, open-pollinated form.
'Glacier' (Solanum lycopersicum) is a determinate, bush-type tomato that stays compact and tidy without the need for heavy staking or caging. Its 2–3 oz fruits are smooth, round, and bright red with a sweet, mild flavor that makes them perfect for fresh eating, salads, and snacking straight from the vine.
Why You'll Love It
- Exceptionally early harvest — ripe tomatoes in as little as 55 days; ideal for short growing seasons and cool climates
- Compact bush habit — determinate, self-supporting plants stay tidy in containers, raised beds, and small garden spaces
- Sweet, mild flavor — smooth, 2–3 oz red fruits with a balanced, crowd-pleasing taste perfect for fresh eating and salads
- Cold-tolerant — sets fruit in cooler temperatures where other varieties struggle; great for northern gardens and high-altitude growing
- Non-GMO & open-pollinated — save seeds from your best fruits year after year
- Prolific producer — heavy yields of uniform fruits over a concentrated harvest period
Growing Tips
Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost under bright light. Transplant outdoors after frost danger has passed into a full-sun location with rich, well-drained soil. Space plants 18–24 inches apart. As a determinate variety, 'Glacier' does not require heavy pruning or suckering — a simple cage or stake for support is sufficient. Water deeply and consistently to prevent blossom end rot and cracking. Feed with a balanced tomato fertilizer once flowering begins. Harvest fruits when fully red for peak sweetness, or pick slightly early and allow to ripen indoors if frost threatens.
Packaged by Botanical Interests — a trusted name in heirloom and open-pollinated seeds since 1995.
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