Total Number of seeds: 30
The Red Stuffer Tomato Seeds produce a truly exotic heirloom tomato variety specially known for its hollow interior and thick outer walls. This rare tomato looks like a bell pepper from the outside and, when cut open, reveals large empty chambers that make it perfect for stuffing. The fruits mature into an attractive red colour with light green or yellow shoulders, just like the variety shown in the image.
These Red Stuffer Tomato Seeds are ideal for gardeners who love growing unique and functional tomatoes. The plants are vigorous, productive, and well suited for Indian home gardens, terrace gardens, grow bags, and open fields. The flavour is mild, slightly sweet, and not overly juicy, which makes it excellent for cooking, baking, and stuffing recipes. This heirloom variety is rare, visually striking, and highly valued for gourmet and kitchen-garden use.
Type of Seed: Exotic Heirloom Red Stuffer Tomato (Open-Pollinated)
Germination Time: 6–10 days
Hours of Sunlight Needed: 6–8 hours daily
Where to Grow: Pots, terrace gardens, grow bags, open fields
Growing Season: February to November
Seed Sowing Depth: 0.5–1 cm
Ideal Climate: Warm and moderately dry
Plant Height: 100–150 cm
Fertilizer Needs: Organic compost or liquid manure every 10–15 days
Life Span: Seasonal annual crop
Ideal Growing Temperature: 20–30°C
Harvesting Time: 70–80 days after sowing
Maintenance Required: Moderate; staking recommended
Watering Frequency: Regular, avoid overwatering
Ideal Grow Bag Size: 14x14 inch or larger
The Red Stuffer Tomato Seeds grow best during warm months. In North India, sow from February to April. In South India, sowing can be done almost year-round except during peak monsoon. Stable sunlight and moderate watering help fruits develop thick walls and proper hollow shape.
Use a 14x14 inch grow bag or pot with good drainage. Fill it with fertile soil mixed with compost and cocopeat. Sow 2–3 seeds per pot and water lightly. After germination, retain the strongest seedling. Provide a stake or tomato cage, as fruits become heavy during maturity.
Preparation: Prepare loose, nutrient-rich soil with compost.
Sowing: Sow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep.
Watering: Water gently to keep soil moist.
Germination: Seeds germinate in 6–10 days.
Transplanting: Transplant seedlings at 4–5 leaf stage with 50–60 cm spacing.
Sunlight: Full sunlight improves fruit shape and colour.
Soil: Well-drained loamy soil enriched with organic matter.
Fertilization: Feed every 10–15 days with organic fertilizer.
Pruning: Remove lower leaves for airflow.
Support & Spacing: Stake plants to support heavy fruits.
Pest Control: Neem oil spray weekly controls aphids and mites.
Disease Prevention: Avoid overhead watering and waterlogging.
Mulching: Maintains soil moisture and temperature.
Harvesting: Harvest when fruits turn red with firm outer walls.
1. Apply Nutrient-Rich Fertilizers
When your plants begin flowering, use nutrient-rich fertilizers like Organic Bone Meal Powder or Vermicompost. This helps in boosting the bloom and enhances overall yield.
2. Use Organic Fertilizers
Feed your plants with organic fertilizers such as Cow Dung Manure or Neem Cake. Organic options promote healthy soil life.
3. Regular Feeding
Apply fertilizers every 20-25 days to ensure plants receive a steady supply of nutrients. Choose from various options like Cocopeat Compost for moisture retention.
The Red Stuffer Tomato Seeds are unique due to their naturally hollow interior, thick flesh, and pepper-like shape. Unlike juicy tomatoes, these fruits hold fillings well, making them ideal for culinary creativity. This heirloom variety is rare, visually attractive, and highly productive under proper care.
Perfect for stuffed tomato recipes, baking, roasting, grilling, and gourmet dishes. The mild flavour absorbs spices and fillings beautifully. Growing your own Red Stuffer Tomatoes ensures fresh, pesticide-free vegetables for special cooking needs.
Avoid excessive watering, as it can reduce hollow formation. Provide proper spacing to maintain fruit shape. Use organic fertilizers only. Support plants well to prevent branch damage.
Poor Hollow Formation: Reduce excess watering and increase sunlight.
Fruit Rot: Improve drainage and avoid water stagnation.
Pest Attacks: Spray neem oil every 7 days.
Slow Growth: Add compost or vermicompost regularly.
Local Names of Red Stuffer Tomato: Stuffing Tamatar, Hollow Tomato, Shimla Mirch Tomato, Bharwa Tamatar, Stuffer Thakkali, and Exotic Stuffing Tomato.
Q1: What makes Red Stuffer Tomato different from normal tomatoes?
It has a hollow interior, making it ideal for stuffing.
Q2: Is this variety suitable for pots?
Yes, it grows very well in large pots and grow bags.
Q3: Are these tomatoes juicy?
No, they are less juicy with thick walls, perfect for cooking.
Q4: Are these seeds hybrid?
No, they are pure heirloom open-pollinated seeds.
Q5: Does this plant need staking?
Yes, staking is recommended due to fruit weight.
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Arjun Menon
Flowers set well after shifting to sunlight. I like the thick wall type fruit shape for stuffing.
Suresh Kumar
Tomato seedlings uniform nikle and leaf colour bright green raha. Transplanting ke baad bhi plants settle ho gaye.
Kavita
Uniform germination and steady growth. Leaf colour stayed dark green and the plant looks vigorous.
Ravi
Seeds sow kiye and sprouting time pe hua. Seedlings ko sunlight mila to growth aur bhi better ho gayi.
Vivek Sharma
Raised seedlings in cocopeat and shifted to grow bags. Plants recovered quickly after transplanting.
Meera
Good tomato seeds for pots. Sprouting was even and the seedlings stayed healthy with regular watering.
Anjali Nair
Packing clean thi and seeds fresh lage. Germination acha raha and seedlings strong nikle.
Rahul Menon
Seeds looked fresh and dry. Germination was strong and the seedlings grew thick stems in my tray.