{"product_id":"ga-tomate-bosque-plum-mix-bio","title":"Organic 'Bosque Plum Mix' Tomato","description":"\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic 'Bosque Plum Mix' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, a spectacular blue-plum-orange mix, rich in anthocyanins and vibrant with diversity\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The \u003cem\u003e'Bosque Plum' tomato mix\u003c\/em\u003e combines two lines selected by \u003cstrong\u003eChuck Burr (Restoration Seeds)\u003c\/strong\u003e : \u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003e'Bosque Plum'\u003c\/strong\u003e , a tomato with strong anthocyanin pigmentation that turns \u003cstrong\u003edark blue\u003c\/strong\u003e in the sun, then \u003cstrong\u003edeep purple plum\u003c\/strong\u003e when ripe — resulting from a cross between a blue line and \u003cem\u003eAmy's Sugar Gem\u003c\/em\u003e .\u003cbr\u003e • \u003cstrong\u003e'Bosque Yellow'\u003c\/strong\u003e , a golden tomato that ripens to a \u003cstrong\u003ewarm burnt orange-mahogany\u003c\/strong\u003e , offering a dramatic contrast to its blue-plum sister.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Indeterminate and productive, these small, round tomatoes create a veritable \u003cstrong\u003echromatic festival\u003c\/strong\u003e in the vegetable garden: the fruits of the same mix can range from \u003cstrong\u003ebright yellow\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong\u003eburnt orange\u003c\/strong\u003e , from \u003cstrong\u003edeep plum\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong\u003eanthocyanin blue\u003c\/strong\u003e , depending on sun exposure and ripeness. Their flavor is rich, fruity, slightly acidic, and robust—perfect for colorful salads, eating fresh, or artistic culinary presentations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAn ideal blend for gardeners who want to cultivate \u003cstrong\u003ebeauty, diversity and nutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e , since anthocyanins bring a rare antioxidant touch among tomatoes.\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\/Carry\u003c\/strong\u003e : Indeterminate, vigorous\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 : Blue\/plum\/orange blend, strong anthocyanin pigmentation, Chuck Burr selection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Blue-plum, yellow → orange-mahogany, high variability\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit shape\u003c\/strong\u003e : Small round \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit size\/weight\u003c\/strong\u003e : Very small (S\/W)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit type\u003c\/strong\u003e : Small bicolor tomato (anthocyanin + plum\/orange)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTexture\/flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e : Juicy, rich, robust 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 a light potting mix and maintain \u003cstrong\u003e23–29 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e for germination in \u003cstrong\u003e5–10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e . Reduce watering and nitrogen during hardening off to produce vigorous seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Transplant when the risk of frost has passed. Space plants \u003cstrong\u003e60–90 cm (24–36\")\u003c\/strong\u003e apart and leave \u003cstrong\u003e120–180 cm (4–6')\u003c\/strong\u003e between rows. To maximize blue pigmentation, grow in \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e . Water regularly ( \u003cstrong\u003elevel 3\u003c\/strong\u003e ) and provide \u003cstrong\u003esturdy support\u003c\/strong\u003e , as these plants are very productive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting and preservation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Harvest when the fruit displays its \u003cstrong\u003efinal color\u003c\/strong\u003e : dark plum, burnt orange, yellow, or a combination of these hues. To advance the harvest, pick as soon as the \u003cstrong\u003efirst color\u003c\/strong\u003e appears, then allow the fruit to ripen off the vine at \u003cstrong\u003e22°C or above\u003c\/strong\u003e . 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