Organic 'AAA Sweet Solano' Tomato
Organic 'AAA Sweet Solano' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from seed producer Gaia, a marvel striped with tropical orange, sweet, firm and vibrant, signed Wild Boar Farms
The 'AAA Sweet Solano' tomato, selected by Wild Boar Farms , is a modern heirloom variety that is intensely sweet, fruity, and visually striking. Medium-sized (2–4 oz) , its round fruits initially display fine yellow and green stripes before ripening to a deep orange adorned with golden streaks . Their firm, juicy flesh reveals a very sweet, slightly tart flavor with hints of tropical fruits—mango, pineapple, and subtle citrus .
Developed from a natural mutant within the Yellow Boar lineage , 'AAA Sweet Solano' combines the productivity, vibrancy, and resilience typical of Brad Gates' creations. It excels in fresh eating: vibrant salads, colorful appetizers, gourmet platters… while maintaining a superb appearance after harvest. It's a cheerful, decorative, and irresistibly sweet tomato.
Companion plants : Basil, parsley, carrot, asparagus, alliums, celery, borage, marigold, calendula, mint, sage, peppers, dill (until mature)
Negative plants : Potato, corn, kohlrabi, beetroot, fennel, peas, squash
Spread/Carry : Indeterminate, vigorous
Plant height : 150 to 200 cm
Quantity per packet : 25 seeds
Certification : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada
Special features : Yellow/green stripes → golden orange, very sweet taste, tropical notes, mutation of Yellow Boar
Fruit color : Yellow/green → dark orange with golden streaks
Fruit shape : Round
Fruit size/weight : 2 to 4 oz (small to medium)
Fruit type : Striped table tomato
Texture/flesh : Firm, juicy, very sweet, tropical
Farming method
Sow indoors 6 to 8 weeks before transplanting . Cover the seeds with 3–6 mm (1/8–1/4") of potting mix and maintain at 23–29 °C until germination (5–10 days). Reduce water and nitrogen during hardening off to produce strong seedlings.
Transplant in full sun, spacing 60 to 90 cm (24–36") apart, with 120 to 180 cm (4–6') between rows. Water regularly ( level 3 ) and provide sturdy support , as the plant is vigorous and productive.
Harvesting and preservation
Harvest when the fruit has turned a deep orange and the stripes have become golden and distinct. To get a head start, pick when the fruit shows its first blush , then let it ripen off the vine at 22°C or higher . Store at 12–21°C and below 95% relative humidity .
Usage ideas
• Perfect in salads and appetizers , with a tropical burst of flavor and intense sweetness
• Delicious as a snack , thanks to its firmness and natural sugar
• Magnificent on trays of heirloom tomatoes , colorful and artistic
• Excellent for fruity salsas , combining sweetness and freshness
• Very good, gently roasted to concentrate its tropical notes
'AAA Sweet Solano' is a vibrant, sweet and decorative tomato, born from the creativity of Wild Boar Farms: a variety that is exotic, reliable and delicious, perfect for colorful gardens and curious palates.
