{"product_id":"ga-tomate-blue-beech-bio","title":"Organic 'Blue Beech' Tomato","description":"\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic 'Blue Beech' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, an Italian-style tomato with a sausage shape, robust, productive and perfect for homemade sauces\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe 'Blue Beech' tomato is a heritage variety with exceptional flesh, prized for its \u003cstrong\u003eelongated, 8- to 10-ounce fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e that are meaty, dense, and flavorful. Imported from Italy to Vermont during \u003cstrong\u003eWorld War II\u003c\/strong\u003e , it has established itself as a reliable and versatile tomato in northern climates. Indeterminate and vigorous, it offers \u003cstrong\u003ehigh yields\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003econcentrated ripening\u003c\/strong\u003e , making it ideal for canning, while also providing excellent harvests for sauces, coulis, roasted tomatoes, or sun-dried tomatoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Its \u003cstrong\u003edistinctive green shoulders\u003c\/strong\u003e lend it a heritage charm and a traditional appearance. Its firm flesh, excellent resistance to \u003cstrong\u003eblossom-end rot\u003c\/strong\u003e , and disease tolerance make it a sought-after variety for serious gardeners and small-scale growers. A hard-working tomato… but also one with great flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Basil, parsley, carrot, asparagus, alliums, celery, borage, marigold, calendula, mint, sage, peppers, dill (until mature)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNegative plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Potato, corn, kohlrabi, beetroot, fennel, peas, squash\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSpread\/carrying habit\u003c\/strong\u003e : Indeterminate, robust and productive\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 120 to 150 cm (4–5')\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 25 seeds\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : 8–10 oz “sausage” fruits, concentrated ripening, excellent resistance to BER, ideal for cold climates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Red with hereditary green shoulders\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit shape\u003c\/strong\u003e : Elongated (sausage type)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit size\/weight\u003c\/strong\u003e : Large (8–10 oz)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit type\u003c\/strong\u003e : Paste\/sauce tomato\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTexture\/flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e : Very meaty, dense, not very juicy, rich flavor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming method\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Sow indoors \u003cstrong\u003e6 to 8 weeks before planting out\u003c\/strong\u003e . Bury seeds \u003cstrong\u003e3–6 mm (1\/8–1\/4\")\u003c\/strong\u003e deep in light potting soil at \u003cstrong\u003e23–29 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e for germination in \u003cstrong\u003e5 to 10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e . Reduce water and nitrogen during hardening off to produce strong, productive plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Transplant into the garden when there is no longer any risk of frost. Space plants \u003cstrong\u003e60 to 90 cm (24–36\")\u003c\/strong\u003e apart with \u003cstrong\u003e120 to 180 cm (4–6')\u003c\/strong\u003e between rows. Plant in \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e and maintain \u003cstrong\u003eregular watering (level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e . \u003cstrong\u003eSturdy staking\u003c\/strong\u003e is essential, as the heavy fruit clusters will weaken the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting and preservation\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eHarvest when the fruit is a \u003cstrong\u003edeep red\u003c\/strong\u003e and the green shoulders have lightened slightly. To bring forward the harvest, pick as soon as the \u003cstrong\u003efirst color appears\u003c\/strong\u003e , then let it ripen off the vine at \u003cstrong\u003e22°C or higher\u003c\/strong\u003e . Store between \u003cstrong\u003e12–21°C\u003c\/strong\u003e , at \u003cstrong\u003e95% humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e , to preserve its dense flesh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eUsage ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e • Ideal for \u003cstrong\u003ethick sauces\u003c\/strong\u003e , coulis and preserves\u003cbr\u003e • Perfect for \u003cstrong\u003eoven-roasted tomatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e , concentrating its sweetness\u003cbr\u003e • Excellent \u003cstrong\u003edried\u003c\/strong\u003e , thanks to its low water content\u003cbr\u003e • Delicious also \u003cstrong\u003efresh\u003c\/strong\u003e , in firm slices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Blue Beech'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e tomato is a valuable heirloom variety: productive, resistant, perfectly suited to cooler climates, and boasting exceptional flesh. 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