{"product_id":"ga-tomate-bonny-best-bio","title":"Organic 'Bonny Best' Tomato","description":"\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic 'Bonny Best' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, a classic from the 1900s: sweet, reliable, meaty and perfect for canning\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe 'Bonny Best' tomato is an iconic heirloom variety from the early \u003cstrong\u003e1900s\u003c\/strong\u003e , prized for its \u003cstrong\u003eold-fashioned flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e , consistency, and versatility. Indeterminate and vigorous, it produces \u003cstrong\u003ebeautiful, round, smooth, red, and meaty fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e in mid-season, with a balanced sweetness and a classic red heirloom tomato aroma. This variety is a historical favorite for \u003cstrong\u003ecanning\u003c\/strong\u003e , thanks to its firm texture and consistent taste, but it shines equally when sliced ​​or in salads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Adapted to \u003cstrong\u003ecooler climates\u003c\/strong\u003e , 'Bonny Best' is known for its reliability even in short or variable summers, which explains its longevity in North American gardens. A timeless heirloom tomato, simple, flavorful, and perfectly versatile.\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\/port\u003c\/strong\u003e : Undetermined, reliable and productive\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 : Variety from the early 1900s, excellent for canning, sweet and meaty flavor, very reliable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Bright red\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit shape\u003c\/strong\u003e : Round, smooth\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit size\/weight\u003c\/strong\u003e : Average\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit type\u003c\/strong\u003e : Table tomato \/ Canned tomato\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTexture\/flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e : Meaty, juicy, traditional sweet 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\u003eSow indoors \u003cstrong\u003e6 to 8 weeks before planting out\u003c\/strong\u003e . Place the seeds \u003cstrong\u003e3–6 mm (1\/8–1\/4\")\u003c\/strong\u003e deep in a light potting mix, maintaining a temperature of \u003cstrong\u003e23–29 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e for germination in \u003cstrong\u003e5–10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e . During the hardening-off period, reduce watering and nitrogen to strengthen the seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Transplant when all risk of frost has passed. Space plants \u003cstrong\u003e60–90 cm (24–36\")\u003c\/strong\u003e apart, with \u003cstrong\u003e120–180 cm (4–6')\u003c\/strong\u003e between rows. Provide \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003eregular watering (level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e , and \u003cstrong\u003esturdy staking\u003c\/strong\u003e to support continued production.\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\u003evibrant red\u003c\/strong\u003e and slightly soft. To get an earlier harvest, pick at the \u003cstrong\u003efirst sign of color\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% relative humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e , to maintain its firm, fleshy 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 • Excellent \u003cstrong\u003ein preserves, sauces, and coulis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e • Perfect \u003cstrong\u003esliced\u003c\/strong\u003e ​​for salads and sandwiches\u003cbr\u003e • Delicious \u003cstrong\u003ecooked\u003c\/strong\u003e : simmered, roasted or confit\u003cbr\u003e • Ideal for \u003cstrong\u003eclassic tomato platters\u003c\/strong\u003e , timeless red flavor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The 'Bonny Best' tomato is a staple of horticultural heritage: simple, flavorful, reliable, and perfectly suited for canning as well as everyday cooking. 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