{"product_id":"ga-tomate-big-rainbow-bio","title":"Organic 'Big Rainbow' Tomato","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"159\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"159\"\u003eOrganic 'Big Rainbow' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, a giant marbled golden-red tomato, sweet, spectacular and worthy of being a treasure in the vegetable garden\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"741\"\u003eThe 'Big Rainbow' tomato is a magnificent heirloom variety, as beautiful as it is delicious. Indeterminate and vigorous, it produces \u003cstrong data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"346\"\u003eenormous fruits that can reach 1 kg (2 lb)\u003c\/strong\u003e , with \u003cstrong data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"381\"\u003eluminous golden shoulders\u003c\/strong\u003e streaked with \u003cstrong data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"416\"\u003ered marbling\u003c\/strong\u003e that blends into the flesh like a sunrise. Its flavor is \u003cstrong data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"536\"\u003edeliciously sweet, mellow, and slightly fruity\u003c\/strong\u003e , making it an irresistible choice for sandwiches, thick slices, heirloom tomato platters, and summer recipes where it shines as much for its taste as for its presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003eAlthough it can be \u003cstrong data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"795\"\u003eprone to cracking\u003c\/strong\u003e , it more than makes up for it with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"893\"\u003egenerous production that continues until the first frosts\u003c\/strong\u003e , offering an impressive yield for a tomato of this size. 'Big Rainbow' is often described as 'the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow,' as its flesh and skin appear to be painted with warm and vibrant colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1124\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Basil, parsley, carrot, asparagus, alliums, celery, borage, marigold, calendula, mint, sage, peppers, dill (until mature)\u003cbr data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003eNegative plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Potato, corn, kohlrabi, beetroot, fennel, peas, squash\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003eSpread\/Carry\u003c\/strong\u003e : Indeterminate, very vigorous\u003cbr data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 180 to 240 cm \u003cbr data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 25 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1523\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada\u003cbr data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : Giant fruits (1 kg), golden-red marbling, sweet flavor, extended production until frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1956\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003eFruit color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Golden with red streaks\u003cbr data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1734\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1754\"\u003eFruit shape\u003c\/strong\u003e : Round to flattened, very wide\u003cbr data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1787\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003eFruit size\/weight\u003c\/strong\u003e : XL (up to 1 kg \/ 2 lb)\u003cbr data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"1846\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003eType of fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e : Two-tone beefsteak\u003cbr data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1887\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003eTexture\/flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e : Very juicy, soft, melting, fruity flavor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"1961\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"1986\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"1986\"\u003eFarming method\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003eSow indoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2046\"\u003e6 to 8 weeks before planting out\u003c\/strong\u003e . 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Provide \u003cstrong data-start=\"2444\" data-end=\"2471\"\u003efull sun (level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2508\"\u003eregular watering (level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e , and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2524\" data-end=\"2556\"\u003eextremely sturdy staking\u003c\/strong\u003e , as the fruits are heavy and large.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"2601\" data-end=\"2604\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2606\" data-end=\"2637\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2610\" data-end=\"2637\"\u003eHarvesting and preservation\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2639\" data-end=\"3005\"\u003eHarvest when the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2693\"\u003egolden-orange and red\u003c\/strong\u003e colors are fully developed. Like many giant tomatoes, 'Big Rainbow' can split if overwatered near maturity; maintain consistent watering. Alternatively, harvest at the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2882\" data-end=\"2899\"\u003efirst blush\u003c\/strong\u003e , then allow to ripen at \u003cstrong data-start=\"2922\" data-end=\"2939\"\u003e22°C or higher\u003c\/strong\u003e . 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