Tomato 'Queen of the Night'
Cette variété combine une apparence exceptionnelle avec une excellente qualité gustative et une production abondante. Sa couleur sombre attire immédiatement le regard tandis que sa chair rouge intense séduit par sa richesse aromatique. Elle constitue une tomate idéale pour les amateurs de variétés rares.
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Tomato 'Queen of the Night' (Solanum lycopersicum), Offered by Les Gardiens - Ferme Alternative
' Queen of the Night ' is a tomato as mysterious as it is spectacular , a true jewel of the vegetable garden. Behind its dark and deep color , the interior reveals a bright red flesh , of an incomparable visual and taste richness. This variety is distinguished by its fragrant flavor, both sweet and intense, which seduces from the first bite.
In addition to being a real treat , 'Queen of the Night' is a robust and vigorous plant, capable of thriving in all conditions . It produces generous clusters of up to 10 fruits , ensuring an abundant and regular harvest throughout the season.
Growth Type : Indeterminate
Tomato Type : Medium, Cluster
Plant height : 1.5 to 2 meters
Spread : Medium
Quantity per sachet : ISOLATED - 15 to 20 seeds
Fruit color : Dark exterior, intense red flesh
Shape : Round, medium
Maturation : Mid-season (65 to 75 days)
Cultivation method
Sow seeds 8-10 weeks before the last frost , maintaining a temperature of 72-82°F for optimum germination. When seedlings are 4-6 inches tall, transplant them into the ground or pots after the last frost, spacing them 2 feet apart.
Plant your crop in rich, well-drained soil and full sun exposure . 'Queen of the Night' is a sturdy plant , but staking is recommended to support its long fruit clusters. Regular watering will promote abundant and continuous production .
The first fruits ripen after 65 to 75 days , and the harvest continues until autumn.
Pot culture : Yes! A container of at least 20 liters is enough, but a larger pot (28L or 32L) will promote an even more generous harvest.
Use and special features
With its juicy, sweet and fragrant flesh , 'Queen of the Night' is perfect for elegant salads , where its bright colour creates a magnificent visual contrast . It is also delicious in homemade sauces , where its aromatic richness brings exceptional depth to cooked dishes.
Its hardy, cluster-growing fruits make it an excellent variety for harvesting in abundance , ideal for eating fresh or preserving as coulis or dried tomatoes .
Anecdote!
The name 'Queen of the Night' refers to the majestic and mystical beauty of this variety. With its sparkling and colorful fruits, it evokes fairy eggs , adding a touch of magic and elegance to the vegetable garden .
With 'Queen of the Night', let yourself be enchanted by a tomato as refined as it is tasty, a true star under the stars!
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