Organic 'Apricot' Tomato
Organic 'Apricot' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, a small pale orange cherry with a velvety charm and tropical flavor
The 'Apricot' tomato, as delicate as its name suggests, produces small, round fruits about 1 inch in diameter , a bright, pale orange , sometimes slightly velvety to the touch. Their flavor is surprisingly fruity, sweet, almost tropical , reminiscent of fresh apricots with a touch of acidity that balances everything. It's an ideal variety for colorful salads, summer snacks, gourmet platters, and any recipe where a pretty and fragrant tomato can make all the difference.
Indeterminate and productive, it offers a regular and abundant harvest throughout the season. Easy to grow, it simply requires staking to support its light but numerous bunches.
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/carrying : Undetermined, productive
Plant height : 150 to 200 cm
Quantity per packet : 25 seeds
Certification : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada
Characteristics : Small, pale orange tomato, slightly fuzzy skin, tropical flavor
Fruit color : Pale orange
Fruit shape : Round
Fruit size/weight : Small (≈ 1")
Fruit type : Cherry / cocktail
Texture/flesh : Juicy, sweet, fruity, tropical notes
Farming method
Sow indoors 6 to 8 weeks before planting out . Cover the seeds with 3–6 mm (1/8–1/4") of light potting mix, and maintain a temperature of 23–29 °C for germination in 5 to 10 days . Reduce watering and nitrogen during hardening off to strengthen the seedlings.
Transplant outdoors once the risk of frost has passed. Space plants 60 to 90 cm apart, leaving 120 to 180 cm between rows. Provide full sun and regular watering (level 3). Even though the fruits are small, staking is necessary to support their vigorous growth.
Harvesting and preservation
Harvest when the fruit is a uniform pale orange with a slightly soft texture. Alternatively, harvest when the fruit shows its first blush , then allow it to ripen off the vine at 22°C or higher . Store between 12–21°C and 95% relative humidity to maintain freshness.
Usage ideas
• Delicious as a snack , thanks to its fruity sweetness
• Superb in salads , adding color and tropical flavor
• Excellent on trays of cherry tomatoes
• Ideally lightly roasted , to concentrate its apricot aroma
• Perfect in colorful dishes and summer recipes
'Apricot' is a small, bright, and fragrant marvel: easy to grow, productive, delicious, and irresistibly tropical. A variety that brings a touch of exotic sweetness to every harvest.
