Abe Lincoln Heirloom Tomato Seeds

Starter Pack of 10 seeds

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Abe Lincoln Heirloom Tomato Seeds

Name: Abe Lincoln Heirloom Tomato Seeds
Brand: Garden Heirloom Seeds
Price: 0.99 USD
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History

Abe Lincoln is a true American heirloom, developed in Illinois in the 1920s and named in honor of the 16th president. A favorite of Midwest gardeners for over a century, this brilliant scarlet slicer became a backyard staple during an era when home gardens fed families and flavor was non-negotiable. It remains one of the most dependable and beloved red slicers in the heirloom world.

Plant Profile

Days to Maturity: 75–87 days from transplant
Fruit Size: 8–16 oz, medium-large globe slicer
Plant Size: Indeterminate, 4–6 ft tall
Plant Type: Open-pollinated, non-GMO heirloom warm-season annual

Flavor Profile

Bright, sweet, and classically tomatoey with a well-balanced acid bite and rich, full flavor. The flesh is meaty and firm with very few seeds — everything you want in a fresh garden tomato. Abe Lincoln delivers consistently outstanding flavor that home gardeners have counted on for generations.

Growth Type & Harvest Yields

Indeterminate; produces continuously through the season with heavy, reliable yields of brilliantly colored red fruit. An excellent choice for gardeners who want a dependable, high-producing slicer that performs year after year. Stake or cage for best results.

Disease Resistance

Good general vigor and reliable performance in home garden conditions
Water at soil level to reduce fungal pressure on foliage
Stake early and keep vines off the ground to minimize disease contact
Best in well-drained, fertile soil with full sun

Growing Tips & Planting Dimensions

Spacing: 24–36 inches between plants; 36–48 inches between rows
Sow depth: 1/4 inch — cover lightly with fine seed-starting mix
Germination: 7–14 days at soil temps of 65–70°F
Full sun — at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily
Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost; transplant after nights stay consistently above 50°F
Stake or cage early — vines are productive and get heavy with fruit

🌱 Tier 3 — Gentle Cover Germination

Into the surface — thin cover only, no light needed

Abe Lincoln Tomato seeds are small — but don’t let their size fool you. These little seeds carry everything needed to grow into vigorous, productive plants. They just ask for a little extra care at germination. Follow these steps and you’ll be well on your way.

How to Germinate Successfully:

Start with the right foundation. Use a fine seed-starting mix — not garden soil or coarse potting mix. Sift it if needed. Small seeds need a smooth, even surface to make good contact and germinate reliably.
Cover lightly — just barely. Press seeds onto the moist surface and cover with no more than 1/8 inch of finely sifted mix. These seeds don’t need light to germinate but they don’t want to be buried either.
Mist, don’t drench. Use a spray bottle to keep the surface evenly moist. Watering from above can wash small seeds away before they ever get started.
Warmth is your friend. These seeds germinate best at 65–70°F — basically normal room temperature. A heat mat can help if your space runs cool.
Trap the humidity. Cover your tray with a humidity dome or a loose piece of plastic wrap. This keeps moisture and warmth stable while you wait.
Give them time. Keep conditions consistent, resist the urge to overwater, and trust the process — they will sprout.
Thin with scissors, not fingers. Once seedlings appear, snip extras at the soil line rather than pulling. These roots are close together and pulling one can disturb its neighbors.

When to Plant

Start indoors 6–8 weeks before your last frost date and transplant after nights stay consistently above 50°F and all frost danger has passed. Find your frost dates and hardiness zone at the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map.