{"product_id":"ga-tomate-black-icicle-bio","title":"Organic 'Black Icicle' Tomato","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"147\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"147\"\u003eOrganic 'Black Icicle' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, a slender, dark tomato, rich, earthy and irresistibly refined\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"595\"\u003eThe 'Black Icicle' tomato is a remarkable heirloom variety, prized for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"278\"\u003eelongated, deep purplish-brown, almost black, fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e that resemble ebony stalactites. Their elegant, regular shape makes them a favorite among chefs for presentation, while their \u003cstrong data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"538\"\u003erich, sweet, slightly earthy flavor, typical of large black tomatoes,\u003c\/strong\u003e immediately wins over lovers of complex tastes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"953\"\u003e Indeterminate and productive, it offers a beautiful harvest of firm, fleshy fruits, suitable for both \u003cstrong data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"725\"\u003efresh eating\u003c\/strong\u003e and refined culinary uses: rich sauces, roasted tomatoes, gourmet salads, or decorative slices. 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