{"product_id":"ga-tomate-box-car-willie-bio","title":"Organic 'Box Car Willie' Tomato","description":"\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic 'Box Car Willie' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, a smooth, juicy, reliable and wonderfully versatile red-orange variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe 'Box Car Willie' tomato is a heirloom variety highly prized for its \u003cstrong\u003econsistency\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003epleasant flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e , and \u003cstrong\u003eversatility in the kitchen\u003c\/strong\u003e . Indeterminate, vigorous, and productive, it yields beautiful, smooth, round, and \u003cstrong\u003euniform\u003c\/strong\u003e medium-sized \u003cstrong\u003ered-orange\u003c\/strong\u003e fruits with juicy, well-balanced flesh. It is also distinguished by its \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent storage capacity indoors\u003c\/strong\u003e after harvest, making it a great tomato for extending the enjoyment of the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e With its mild, full flavor that's neither too acidic nor too sweet, 'Box Car Willie' is perfectly suited for salads, slices, quick dips, and everyday use. A reliable and easy-to-grow variety, it's perfect for gardeners looking for a classic, bountiful red-orange tomato.\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\u003c\/strong\u003e : Undetermined, 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 : Very uniform fruit, good shelf life, balanced flavor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Red-orange\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit shape\u003c\/strong\u003e : Round, smooth, uniform\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit size\/weight\u003c\/strong\u003e : Average\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit type\u003c\/strong\u003e : Table tomato \/ all-purpose tomato\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTexture\/flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e : Juicy, sweet, balanced 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 . Cover the seeds with \u003cstrong\u003e3–6 mm (1\/8–1\/4\")\u003c\/strong\u003e of light potting mix and maintain a temperature between \u003cstrong\u003e23 and 29 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e for germination in \u003cstrong\u003e5–10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e . Then reduce water and nitrogen during hardening off to produce strong 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. 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 this variety produces abundantly.\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 turns a \u003cstrong\u003ebright orange-red\u003c\/strong\u003e and becomes slightly soft. To advance the season, pick those that have already shown their \u003cstrong\u003efirst color\u003c\/strong\u003e , then let them ripen off the vine at \u003cstrong\u003e22°C or above\u003c\/strong\u003e . Store at \u003cstrong\u003e12–21°C\u003c\/strong\u003e , under \u003cstrong\u003e95% relative humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e , for optimal post-harvest preservation.\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 • Perfect \u003cstrong\u003esliced\u003c\/strong\u003e , for sandwiches, burgers and salads\u003cbr\u003e • Delicious in \u003cstrong\u003efresh sauces\u003c\/strong\u003e or light simmered dishes\u003cbr\u003e • Reliable for \u003cstrong\u003ecanning\u003c\/strong\u003e thanks to its consistent texture\u003cbr\u003e • Very good \u003cstrong\u003ecooked simply\u003c\/strong\u003e , roasted or sautéed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Box Car Willie'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e tomato is a simple, reliable and tasty heirloom variety: an excellent everyday red-orange, easy to grow and pleasant to cook with.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53075563348128,"sku":"GAI-SEMENCES","price":4.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/Tomate_BoxCarWillie_bioGaia.jpg?v=1765301859","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/ga-tomate-box-car-willie-bio","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}