{"product_id":"ga-baie-solanum-greenberry-bio","title":"Berry (Solanum) 'Greenberry' organic","description":"\u003ch3\u003e Organic 'Greenberry' berry (Solanum opacum) from the seed company Gaia, an Italian nightshade with sweet fruits when fully ripe\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe 'Greenberry' variety forms a \u003cstrong\u003evigorous, branching plant\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003etypical nightshade foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e : bright green and slightly velvety, accompanied by \u003cstrong\u003esmall, star-shaped white flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e . The fruits appear in clusters of \u003cstrong\u003esmall, round, bright green berries\u003c\/strong\u003e , retaining their color even when ripe, making them visually intriguing. The plant's graceful habit and abundant fruiting make it an original and decorative addition to the vegetable garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eOriginating in Italy, this variety is prized for its \u003cstrong\u003eripe, sweet-flavored fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e , often \u003cstrong\u003eused cooked or processed\u003c\/strong\u003e , particularly in \u003cstrong\u003epies and preserves\u003c\/strong\u003e , where it is typically sweetened. It is \u003cstrong\u003eessential to consume only fully ripe fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e , as \u003cstrong\u003eunripe berries are toxic\u003c\/strong\u003e and inedible. Once fully mature, the fruit becomes versatile and culinaryly interesting, provided this fundamental rule is followed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCompanion plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Basil, Marigold, Nasturtium, Chives, Garlic, Calendula, Yarrow, Bean\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNegative plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Potato, Pepper, Tomato, Eggplant, Cucumber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSpread\/Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bushy, branching\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 to 120 cm\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eQuantity per packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 50 seeds \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified organic\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruit-bearing nightshade, fruits green even when ripe, culinary use only when fully ripe, immature fruits toxic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLeaf color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium green\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTexture\/flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet, ripe fruit, usually used in sweet dishes\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCold tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sensitive to frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Sow the seeds \u003cstrong\u003eindoors 6 to 8 weeks before planting\u003c\/strong\u003e , at \u003cstrong\u003ea depth of 0.3 to 0.6 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e , in a light, well-drained substrate. Germination usually occurs in \u003cstrong\u003e5 to 10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e , at an optimal temperature of \u003cstrong\u003e23 to 27°C\u003c\/strong\u003e . Transplant outdoors once all risk of frost has passed, spacing the plants \u003cstrong\u003e45 to 60 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e apart, in \u003cstrong\u003erich, well-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe plant prefers full \u003cstrong\u003esun (level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eregular watering (level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e . Uniform growth promotes more reliable fruit ripening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e Harvesting and preservation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Harvest \u003cstrong\u003eonly fully ripe fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e , identifiable by its full size and ease of detachment from the plant. \u003cstrong\u003eImmature fruit, even if green\u003c\/strong\u003e , should \u003cstrong\u003enever be eaten\u003c\/strong\u003e . Ripe fruit can be used fresh, but is most often \u003cstrong\u003ecooked or processed\u003c\/strong\u003e , which fully brings out its flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e Usage ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e • Baked pies and desserts\u003cbr\u003e • Jams and preserves\u003cbr\u003e • Traditional sweet preparations\u003cbr\u003e • Culinary discovery of nightshades\u003cbr\u003e • Experimental cultivation in the vegetable garden\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Greenberry'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003eplant of culinary curiosity\u003c\/strong\u003e , reserved for attentive and knowledgeable gardeners. 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