{"product_id":"ga-tomate-apricot-bio","title":"Organic 'Apricot' Tomato","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"143\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"143\"\u003eOrganic 'Apricot' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, a small pale orange cherry with a velvety charm and tropical flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"656\"\u003eThe 'Apricot' tomato, as delicate as its name suggests, produces \u003cstrong data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"251\"\u003esmall, round fruits about 1 inch in diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e , a \u003cstrong data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"282\"\u003ebright, pale orange\u003c\/strong\u003e , sometimes slightly velvety to the touch. Their flavor is surprisingly \u003cstrong data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"389\"\u003efruity, sweet, almost tropical\u003c\/strong\u003e , 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"862\"\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"867\"\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"890\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Basil, parsley, carrot, asparagus, alliums, celery, borage, marigold, calendula, mint, sage, peppers, dill (until mature)\u003cbr data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003eNegative plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Potato, corn, kohlrabi, beetroot, fennel, peas, squash\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003eSpread\/carrying\u003c\/strong\u003e : Undetermined, productive\u003cbr data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 150 to 200 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 25 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada\u003cbr data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e : Small, pale orange tomato, slightly fuzzy skin, tropical flavor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1619\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1418\"\u003eFruit color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Pale orange\u003cbr data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1435\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003eFruit shape\u003c\/strong\u003e : Round \u003cbr data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003eFruit size\/weight\u003c\/strong\u003e : Small (≈ 1\")\u003cbr data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003eFruit type\u003c\/strong\u003e : Cherry \/ cocktail\u003cbr data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003eTexture\/flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e : Juicy, sweet, fruity, tropical notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1624\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1649\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1649\"\u003eFarming method\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1950\"\u003e Sow indoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003e6 to 8 weeks before planting out\u003c\/strong\u003e . Cover the seeds with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003e3–6 mm (1\/8–1\/4\")\u003c\/strong\u003e of light potting mix, and maintain a temperature of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1819\"\u003e23–29 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e for germination in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1860\"\u003e5 to 10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e . Reduce watering and nitrogen during hardening off to strengthen the seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"2272\"\u003eTransplant outdoors once the risk of frost has passed. Space plants \u003cstrong data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2057\"\u003e60 to 90 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e apart, leaving \u003cstrong data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2084\"\u003e120 to 180 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e between rows. Provide \u003cstrong data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2128\"\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2156\"\u003eregular watering\u003c\/strong\u003e (level 3). 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