Organic 'Banana Leg' Tomato
Organic 'Banana Leg' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, an elongated yellow tomato, fleshy, sweet and perfect for sauces and golden preserves
The 'Banana Leg' tomato lives up to its name: its long, narrow, bright yellow fruits, reminiscent of small bananas, brighten up the plant and the garden. Determinate and productive in mid-season , this heirloom variety offers an abundant harvest of meaty, firm tomatoes with very few seeds , making it an exceptional choice for yellow sauces, colorful preserves, golden coulis , and creative recipes that take advantage of its dense texture.
Sweet, slightly fruity, and very versatile, 'Banana Leg' adds a bright touch to salads, but truly shines in the kitchen thanks to its generous flesh and consistent yield. A must-have for gardeners who love original, productive, and delicious varieties.
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 habit : Determined, compact, and productive
Plant height : 120 to 150 cm
Quantity per packet : 25 seeds
Certification : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada
Special features : Elongated yellow fruits, very meaty flesh, few seeds, ideal for yellow sauces
Fruit color : Bright yellow
Fruit shape : Elongated (like a "banana")
Fruit size/weight : Small to medium
Fruit type : Yellow-fleshed tomato / sauce
Texture/flesh : Meaty, firm, sweet, few seeds
Farming method
Sow indoors 6 to 8 weeks before planting out . Place the seeds 3–6 mm (1/8–1/4") deep in a light potting mix, and maintain a temperature between 23 and 29 °C for germination in 5 to 10 days . Reduce watering and nitrogen during hardening off to produce short, sturdy seedlings.
Transplant when there is no longer a risk of frost. Space plants 60–90 cm (24–36") apart, with 120–180 cm (4–6') between rows. Provide full sun and regular watering (level 3). Although the variety is determinate, light staking is helpful to support the elongated fruit clusters.
Harvesting and preservation
Harvest when the fruits are a uniform bright yellow and slightly soft. To get an earlier harvest, pick when the tomato shows its first golden blush , then let it ripen at 22°C or higher . Store between 12–21°C , at 95% relative humidity , to maintain their firmness.
Usage ideas
• Ideal for smooth, glossy yellow sauces
• Perfect for golden coulis , unique in the kitchen
• Delicious in fresh salads , vibrant color
• Excellent for roasting , concentrating its sweetness
• Beautiful for decorative preserves thanks to its original shape
'Banana Leg' is a bright, original and culinary variety: a perfect tomato for those looking for a fruit that is beautiful, productive and exceptional in sauce.
