Organic 'Bibor' Tomato
Organic 'Bibor' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, a large, aromatic red cherry tomato, generous and bursting with freshness
The 'Bibor' tomato is a delicious heirloom variety producing large, bright red cherry/cocktail tomatoes, 4 to 5 cm in diameter . Their flavor is lively and appealing, combining fresh acidity, fruity sweetness, and aromatic fragrance , making them perfect small tomatoes for salads, fresh appetizers, kebabs, or colorful platters. The fruits grow in clusters of 8 to 10 , ensuring an abundant and consistent harvest throughout the season.
Indeterminate and vigorous, 'Bibor' offers rapid maturity in 58 days , making it an ideal variety for short growing seasons or for getting an early start. Its high productivity, reliability, and vibrant flavor make it a favorite among home gardeners, market gardeners, and anyone who loves intensely aromatic and bountiful tomatoes.
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, vigorous
Plant height : 150 to 200 cm
Quantity per packet : 25 seeds
Certification : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada
Characteristics : Large red cherry, clusters of 8–10 fruits, aromatic sweet-tart flavor, very early
Fruit color : Bright red
Fruit shape : Round
Fruit size/weight : 4 to 5 cm (M)
Fruit type : Cherry / cocktail
Texture/flesh : Juicy, fresh, aromatic, sweet and tangy
Farming method
Sow indoors 6 to 8 weeks before planting out . Sow seeds 3–6 mm (1/8–1/4") deep in light potting soil at 23–29 °C , ensuring germination in 5 to 10 days . Reduce watering and nitrogen during hardening off to produce compact, sturdy seedlings.
Transplant outdoors after all risk of frost has passed. Space plants 60 to 90 cm apart and rows 120 to 180 cm apart. Provide full sun (level 3) and regular watering (level 3). Install sturdy supports : this variety produces long branches laden with grape clusters.
Harvesting and preservation
Harvest when the fruit turns a uniform bright red and is slightly soft to the touch. To advance the harvest, pick when the tomato shows its first blush , then allow it to ripen off the vine at 22°C or higher . Store between 12–21°C with 95% relative humidity.
Usage ideas
• Perfect in a fresh, tangy and fragrant salad
• Delicious as a snack , juicy and balanced
• Ideal for kebabs, antipasti and colorful appetizers
• Superb in roasted tomatoes , revealing its sweetness
'Bibor' is a generous, bright, and aromatic cherry tomato, combining productivity, earliness, and vibrant flavor. A must-have variety for gardeners who love tomatoes that are beautiful, abundant, and delicious.
