{"product_id":"ga-tomate-aunt-ruby-german-green-bio","title":"Organic 'Aunt Ruby German Green' tomato","description":"\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic 'Aunt Ruby German Green' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from Gaia seed company, a giant lime green tomato with a sweet and spicy, juicy and legendary flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe 'Aunt Ruby German Green' tomato is one of the most famous heirloom green tomatoes, renowned for its \u003cstrong\u003eexceptional flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e , often considered superior to that of many red tomatoes. Indeterminate and vigorous, it produces enormous, slightly flattened fruits \u003cstrong\u003eweighing over a kilo\u003c\/strong\u003e , which ripen to a \u003cstrong\u003ebrilliant lime green\u003c\/strong\u003e with a subtle pink blush at the core. Its dense, juicy, fluorescent green flesh offers a \u003cstrong\u003esweet, fruity, complex flavor with a hint of spice\u003c\/strong\u003e , making it an incomparable tasting tomato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis heirloom variety, originating from a German-American family line, features \u003cstrong\u003epotato-leaf foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent disease resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e , and \u003cstrong\u003egood cold tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e , allowing for consistent production even in cooler climates. Highly productive, it provides abundant harvests right up to the end of the season. A must-have for lovers of heirloom tomatoes and gardeners who appreciate unique and spectacular varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Basil, parsley, carrot, asparagus, alliums, celery, borage, marigold, calendula, mint, sage, peppers, dill (until mature)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNegative plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Potato, corn, kohlrabi, beetroot, fennel, peas, squash\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSpread\/Carry\u003c\/strong\u003e : Indeterminate, vigorous\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 180 cm (6')\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 25 seeds \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : Very large lime-green fruits, sweet-spicy flavor, resistant to cold and disease, potato-like texture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Bright lime green, pinkish center when ripe\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit shape\u003c\/strong\u003e : Flattened round (beefsteak)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit size\/weight\u003c\/strong\u003e : Very large (up to 1 kg and more)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eType of fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e : Green beefsteak\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTexture\/flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e : Juicy, dense, sweet, fruity with a hint of spice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFarming method\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Sow indoors \u003cstrong\u003e6 to 8 weeks before the last frost\u003c\/strong\u003e . Plant the seeds \u003cstrong\u003e3–6 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e deep in a light potting mix and maintain a temperature of \u003cstrong\u003e23–29°C\u003c\/strong\u003e for optimal germination (5–10 days). During hardening off, reduce watering and nitrogen application to strengthen the tissues and prevent etiolation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eTransplant after all risk of frost has passed. Space plants \u003cstrong\u003e60–90 cm (24–36\")\u003c\/strong\u003e apart, leaving \u003cstrong\u003e120–180 cm (4–6')\u003c\/strong\u003e between rows. Provide \u003cstrong\u003efull sun (level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003eregular watering (level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e , and \u003cstrong\u003every sturdy staking\u003c\/strong\u003e , as the giant fruits exert significant pressure on the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting and preservation\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Harvest when the fruit turns a \u003cstrong\u003euniform lime green\u003c\/strong\u003e , becomes slightly soft, and reveals a \u003cstrong\u003epinkish hue inside\u003c\/strong\u003e . To get a head start, you can pick them at the \u003cstrong\u003efirst light blush\u003c\/strong\u003e , then let them ripen off the vine at \u003cstrong\u003e22°C or higher\u003c\/strong\u003e . Store your harvest between \u003cstrong\u003e12–21°C\u003c\/strong\u003e , in \u003cstrong\u003e95%\u003c\/strong\u003e relative humidity, to maintain juiciness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eUsage ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e• Perfect \u003cstrong\u003ein thick slices\u003c\/strong\u003e , incredible in gourmet sandwiches\u003cbr\u003e • Looks stunning in a \u003cstrong\u003edish of heirloom tomatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e , with a unique fluorescent green color\u003cbr\u003e • Delicious \u003cstrong\u003ein tomato carpaccio\u003c\/strong\u003e , its fruity-spicy flavor shines\u003cbr\u003e • Excellent \u003cstrong\u003ein mild green salsa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e • Sublimely lightly \u003cstrong\u003eroasted\u003c\/strong\u003e , concentrating its sweetness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Aunt Ruby German Green'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a garden legend: giant, juicy, with remarkable aromatic finesse and a spectacular color. An ideal variety for gardeners who want to grow an heirloom tomato that is unique, delicious, and highly productive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53075561742496,"sku":"GAI-SEMENCES","price":4.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/Tomate_AuntRubyGermanGreen_bioGaia.webp?v=1765314102","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/ga-tomate-aunt-ruby-german-green-bio","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}