{"product_id":"ga-tomate-boars-tooth-bio","title":"Organic 'Boar's Tooth' Tomato","description":"\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic 'Boar's Tooth' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, a striped mahogany Roma, fleshy, elegant and extraordinarily tasty\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe 'Boar's Tooth' tomato is a remarkable heirloom variety, as beautiful as it is versatile. Indeterminate and productive, it offers an abundance \u003cstrong\u003eof 2- to 3-oz\u003c\/strong\u003e . fruits in early to mid-season. These elongated fruits have a \u003cstrong\u003emahogany-brick tip\u003c\/strong\u003e and are delicately \u003cstrong\u003estriped with green\u003c\/strong\u003e . Their flesh is \u003cstrong\u003edense and meaty\u003c\/strong\u003e , with a \u003cstrong\u003erich, deep, slightly acidic flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e : the perfect balance between sweetness and freshness. This intensity makes it a sublime tomato to enjoy fresh… but also an exceptional base for \u003cstrong\u003every rich, concentrated, and aromatic homemade sauces\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eLike many heart-shaped or elongated Roma varieties, this plant has \u003cstrong\u003e\"airy\" and scattered foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e , giving it a light and graceful appearance while ensuring a very good yield. A tomato that is decorative, gourmet, and generous—ideal for a change from the classic Roma and adding a handcrafted touch to the vegetable garden.\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\/Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e : Indeterminate, wispy foliage\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 150 to 200 cm\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 : Striped mahogany Roma, rich flavor, meaty flesh, ideal for sauces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Mahogany-brick striped with green\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit shape\u003c\/strong\u003e : Elongated Roma with a pointed tip\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit size\/weight\u003c\/strong\u003e : Small to medium (2–3 oz)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit type\u003c\/strong\u003e : Pasty tomato \/ elongated salad\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTexture\/flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e : Meaty, dense, rich in flavor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFarming method\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Sow indoors \u003cstrong\u003e6 to 8 weeks before planting out\u003c\/strong\u003e . Plant seeds \u003cstrong\u003e3–6 mm (1\/8–1\/4\")\u003c\/strong\u003e deep in light potting mix at a temperature of \u003cstrong\u003e23–29 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e for germination in \u003cstrong\u003e5–10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e . Reduce water and nitrogen during hardening off to promote strong structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eTransplant once the risk of frost has passed. 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 , water regularly ( \u003cstrong\u003elevel 3\u003c\/strong\u003e ), and provide \u003cstrong\u003esturdy staking\u003c\/strong\u003e , which is essential to support the generous clusters of elongated fruit.\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\u003e Harvest when the tomato fully displays its \u003cstrong\u003estriped mahogany\u003c\/strong\u003e color and a slight yield to the touch. To prepare for harvesting earlier, pick the fruits that have shown their \u003cstrong\u003efirst hint of color\u003c\/strong\u003e , then let them ripen off the vine at \u003cstrong\u003e22°C or higher\u003c\/strong\u003e . Store at \u003cstrong\u003e12–21°C\u003c\/strong\u003e , under \u003cstrong\u003e95% relative humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e , to maintain their firm texture.\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 • Delicious \u003cstrong\u003ewhen fresh\u003c\/strong\u003e , with its rich and balanced flavor \u003cbr\u003e• Excellent in \u003cstrong\u003ehighly concentrated sauces\u003c\/strong\u003e , thanks to its dense flesh\u003cbr\u003e • Perfect for \u003cstrong\u003eroasted, confit, or simmered tomatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e • Stunning in a \u003cstrong\u003eplatter of heirloom tomatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e , thanks to its handcrafted colors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The 'Boar's Tooth' tomato is a premium, handcrafted Roma: elegant, meaty, striped, flavorful, and very productive. An exceptional variety for gardeners who love growing tomatoes that are as beautiful as they are delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53075563217056,"sku":"GAI-SEMENCES","price":4.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/Tomate_Boar_sTooth_bioGaia.webp?v=1765303437","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/ga-tomate-boars-tooth-bio","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}