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Glacier' will be one of your first ripe tomatoes of summer, and one of your last tomatoes in the fall! This 30" tall plant sets fruit earlier and in cooler temperatures than other varieties, and continues to produce throughout the season. 2" flavorful slicers are the perfect size for sandwiches. Enjoy the sweetness of summer longer than ever!
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- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
- Growing Info
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.
Sprouts in: 5–10 days
Plant Seeds (Depth): ¼"
Space Seeds: A group of 3 seeds every 24"
Row Spacing: 36"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 24"
Growing Info
Harvesting: Glacier' tomatoes are at the peak of sun-ripened deliciousness when red, and have a slight give when gently squeezed.
- Amy G.UT, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 starsApr 26, 2026Unhappy Tomatoes
This is my third year trying to grow these tomatoes. The first year, they did not germinate (too much water). The second year, they succumbed to disease despite them being inside. This year, I’ve been super careful—sterile pots, baked the soil, water from below, start inside with grow lights—but they still contracted black spot. I’ve got it under control now, but the tomatoes look very unhappy. I’m thinking my climate is just too dry for this species since my gardener’s delights are growing very happily in the same conditions.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? ContainerEGEpic GardeningMay 8, 2026Hey Amy,
Thank you for sticking with us through three growing seasons - your dedication is incredible! It sounds like you've really mastered the technical side of growing with all those careful preparations. Black spot can definitely be tricky despite our best efforts.
You might be onto something about the climate compatibility - some varieties just thrive better in specific conditions, and it's awesome that your gardener's delights are flourishing! We really appreciate you sharing these detailed observations as they help us understand how our seeds perform in different environments.
Thanks for giving our Glacier Bush Tomatoes multiple chances and for the thoughtful feedback. Keep on growing 🌻
- CarolVerified ReviewerRated 2 out of 5 starsMar 4, 2026Stunted growth
The seeds were planted on January 2nd. They were grown in a warm sunny south window and under grow lights in the evenings and on shady days. These and 6 others all germinated, but failed to grow past 2 inches in height. I should be putting them out into my garden at this time,
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningMar 15, 2026Hey Carol,
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 🌻️
- Reta M.MA, United StatesVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 starsSep 5, 2025Reliable producer this year
We were very pleased with being able to pick a good handfull of ripe salad tomatoes just about every day. After about 2 weeks of fewer ripening fruits at the end of August, the plant is once again giving us plenty of ripe tomatoes (I picked about 25 today). There are also quite a few green ones that should ripen over the next few weeks. I will definitely grown this again.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? ContainerEGEpic GardeningSep 12, 2025Hey Reta,
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with our Glacier Bush Tomato Seeds! We absolutely love hearing from gardeners who get to enjoy that daily harvest ritual - there's something so satisfying about being able to pick fresh salad tomatoes every single day!
It's fantastic that your plants gave you that second wave of production after that brief lull in late August. That kind of reliable, continuous production is exactly what makes Glacier such a dependable variety. And wow, 25 tomatoes in one day - that's incredible!
With all those green ones still on the plant, it sounds like you'll be enjoying fresh tomatoes well into the season. We're so glad you found a variety you'll definitely grow again!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- KatieVerified ReviewerRated 2 out of 5 starsJul 24, 2025Tons 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? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningJul 25, 2025Hey 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 🌻️
- GaylynRated 5 out of 5 starsAug 10, 20245 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
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