Organic 'Alice Dream' Tomato
Organic 'Alice Dream' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from Gaia seed company, a medium-sized, bright, sweet-tart tomato, reliable and perfect for the modern garden
The 'Alice Dream' tomato is a recent heirloom variety that impresses with its remarkable balance of sweetness and acidity , its firm texture , and its superb , slightly orange flesh that gives it a warm glow on the plate. Indeterminate but with a compact habit , it is equally suited to traditional gardens and containers , offering a generous and consistent harvest from the beginning to the end of the season.
Resistant to common diseases, easy to grow and with even ripening , 'Alice Dream' is a versatile tomato perfect for slices, sandwiches, fresh salads and any recipe where you want a reliable, firm and tasty 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, compact
Plant height : 90 to 120 cm (compact plant despite indeterminate growth habit)
Quantity per packet : 25 seeds
Certification : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada
Special features : Medium-sized tomato, orange flesh, sweet and tangy flavor, excellent for pots, very good disease resistance
Fruit color : Red with orange hues
Fruit shape : Round
Fruit size/weight : Medium (80–150 g)
Fruit type : Table tomato / sliced
Texture/flesh : Firm, juicy, sweet and tangy, well-balanced
Farming method
Sow indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost . Place the seeds 3–6 mm (1/8–1/4") deep in a light potting mix, at 23–29 °C , for rapid germination (5–10 days). Reduce watering and nitrogen during hardening off to ensure robust growth.
Transplant once the risk of frost has passed. Space plants 60 to 90 cm (24–36") apart, leaving 120 to 180 cm (4–6') between rows. Provide full sun and regular watering (level 3). Staking is recommended, even for compact plants, to support continued production.
Harvesting and preservation
Harvest when the fruit has fully developed its color and becomes slightly soft. You can also harvest when the fruit shows its first blush , and complete ripening off the vine at 22°C or higher . Store your tomatoes between 12 and 21°C , with a relative humidity of 95% , to maintain their firmness and flavor.
Usage ideas
• Excellent sliced for sandwiches and burgers
• Delicious in fresh salads , with a very balanced sweet and tangy flavor
• Perfect for simple cooking , thanks to its firm texture
• Ideal for potted gardens or small spaces
• Looks stunning in trays of colorful tomatoes , thanks to its orange hue
'Alice Dream' lives up to its name: a sweet, bright, productive and easy-to-grow tomato — a little dream for all gardeners and cooks who appreciate balanced and versatile varieties.
