Tomato 'Belle du Collège'

Tomato 'The College Beauty' (Solanum lycopersicum), Offered by Les Gardiens - Alternative Farm

The end of school has rung! This exceptional variety is distinguished by its regular and generous production, extending until the first frosts. Its medium to large sized fruits have a magnificent striped color, changing from wine red to bronze green. Their dense, tricolor and dark flesh offers a zesty flavor, both sweet and slightly acidic.

With its indeterminate growth, this beefsteak tomato requires solid staking to support its many fruits. Its disease resistance and excellent productivity make it an ideal variety for gardeners looking for both a unique visual and exceptional taste.

Features :

Growth Type : Indeterminate
Tomato Type : Beefsteak
Plant height : Up to 1.8 meters
Spread : Medium
Quantity per sachet : ISOLATED - 15 to 20 seeds
Fruit color : Wine red to streaked bronze green
Shape : Slightly flattened, ribbed
Maturation : Mid-season (75 to 85 days)

Cultivation method:

Sow seeds 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost , in light, well-drained soil, at an ideal temperature of 22 to 26°C . When the plants reach 10 to 15 cm , transplant them into the ground after the last frost, spacing them 60 cm apart.

Provide them with full sun exposure and regular watering, while avoiding excess humidity. Mulching is recommended to retain soil moisture and limit weed growth.

Perfect for pot growing and small spaces!

Thanks to its growth Indeterminate, the tomato 'La Belle du Collège' can be grown in pots (minimum 20 liters) . Solid staking is recommended to support its heavy fruits. With good sunshine and regular watering, it ensures an abundant harvest, even in an urban environment.

Uses and particularities:

Its firm and juicy flesh makes it an ideal variety for salads, sauces, preserves and stews . Its unique taste, combining sweetness and acidity, enhances the simplest as well as the most sophisticated recipes.

An elegant and tasty tomato, perfect for brightening up your vegetable garden and delighting your taste buds!