{"product_id":"ga-tomate-bizhiki-bio","title":"Organic 'Bizhiki' Tomato","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"158\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"158\" data-start=\"4\"\u003eOrganic 'Bizhiki' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, a uniform red, smooth, reliable tomato, perfect for both greenhouses and gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"636\" data-start=\"160\"\u003eThe 'Bizhiki' tomato is a heritage variety traditionally grown \u003cstrong data-end=\"249\" data-start=\"237\"\u003ein greenhouses\u003c\/strong\u003e , where it excels in its uniformity and consistency. Indeterminate and vigorous, it produces \u003cstrong data-end=\"387\" data-start=\"348\"\u003eperfectly round, bright red\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-end=\"422\" data-start=\"401\"\u003eglobe-shaped fruits measuring 5 to 8 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e or more, remarkably \u003cstrong data-end=\"476\" data-start=\"448\"\u003eresistant to cracking\u003c\/strong\u003e . This uniformity and the thinness of its skin make it an excellent market tomato, ideal for slicing, fresh salads, and continuous harvesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"878\" data-start=\"638\"\u003e Reliable, productive and suitable for both controlled environments and open-ground gardens, 'Bizhiki' is a simple, robust and efficient variety, designed for those looking for a \u003cstrong data-end=\"877\" data-start=\"831\"\u003euniform, red, juicy and easy-to-manage\u003c\/strong\u003e tomato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-end=\"883\" data-start=\"880\"\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"1133\" data-start=\"885\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"906\" data-start=\"885\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Basil, parsley, carrot, asparagus, alliums, celery, borage, marigold, calendula, mint, sage, peppers, dill (until mature)\u003cbr data-end=\"1042\" data-start=\"1039\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1062\" data-start=\"1042\"\u003eNegative plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Potato, corn, kohlrabi, beetroot, fennel, peas, squash\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1431\" data-start=\"1135\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1155\" data-start=\"1135\"\u003eSpread\/Carry\u003c\/strong\u003e : Indeterminate, vigorous\u003cbr data-end=\"1183\" data-start=\"1180\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1203\" data-start=\"1183\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 150 to 200 cm\u003cbr data-end=\"1221\" data-start=\"1218\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1244\" data-start=\"1221\"\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 25 seeds\u003cbr data-end=\"1260\" data-start=\"1257\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1277\" data-start=\"1260\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada\u003cbr data-end=\"1321\" data-start=\"1318\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1339\" data-start=\"1321\"\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : Variety adapted to greenhouses, uniform round fruits, bright red, resistant to cracking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1671\" data-start=\"1433\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1455\" data-start=\"1433\"\u003eFruit color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Bright red \u003cbr data-end=\"1470\" data-start=\"1467\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1490\" data-start=\"1470\"\u003eFruit shape\u003c\/strong\u003e : Uniform globe\u003cbr data-end=\"1510\" data-start=\"1507\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1539\" data-start=\"1510\"\u003eFruit size\/weight\u003c\/strong\u003e : 5 to 8 cm (L)\u003cbr data-end=\"1557\" data-start=\"1554\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1574\" data-start=\"1557\"\u003eFruit type\u003c\/strong\u003e : Table tomato \/ slicer\u003cbr data-end=\"1604\" data-start=\"1601\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1623\" data-start=\"1604\"\u003eTexture\/flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e : Juicy, firm, classic balanced flavor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-end=\"1676\" data-start=\"1673\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1701\" data-start=\"1678\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1701\" data-start=\"1682\"\u003eFarming method\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2043\" data-start=\"1703\"\u003e Sow indoors \u003cstrong data-end=\"1766\" data-start=\"1723\"\u003e6 to 8 weeks before transplanting\u003c\/strong\u003e . 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