{"product_id":"ga-tomate-brandywine-red-bio","title":"Organic 'Brandywine Red' Tomato","description":"\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic 'Brandywine Red' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, a deep red Amish Brandywine, juicy, sweet and tangy, and perfect for slicing\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe 'Brandywine Red' tomato is an iconic heirloom variety originating from \u003cstrong\u003eAmish farms near Brandywine Creek, Pennsylvania\u003c\/strong\u003e . Indeterminate, vigorous, and prolific, it produces \u003cstrong\u003every large, lobed, deep red beefsteak tomatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ewith pinkish hues\u003c\/strong\u003e , weighing up to \u003cstrong\u003e0.7 kg (1.5 lb)\u003c\/strong\u003e . Its skin is thin, its flesh juicy, sweet, and slightly acidic, and its flavor is so exceptional that it has won several tasting awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This tomato is ideal for slicing: its meaty texture, rich aroma, and abundant juice make it a star in sandwiches, summer salads, and heirloom tomato platters. 'Brandywine Red' perfectly embodies the authenticity of Amish tomatoes: large, flavorful, rustic, and deeply rooted in North American heritage.\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, broad and vigorous\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 : Heirloom Amish variety, very large fruit, thin skin, award-winning flavor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Deep red with pinkish highlights\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit shape\u003c\/strong\u003e : Lobed beefsteak\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit size\/weight\u003c\/strong\u003e : Very large (up to 0.7 kg)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eType of fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e : Old red beefsteak\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTexture\/flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e : Juicy, fine, sweet and tangy, rich and fragrant\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 transplanting\u003c\/strong\u003e . Sow \u003cstrong\u003e3–6 mm (1\/8–1\/4\")\u003c\/strong\u003e deep in light potting mix at \u003cstrong\u003e23–29 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e for germination in \u003cstrong\u003e5 to 10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e . During hardening off, reduce watering and nitrogen to produce strong, stocky plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Transplant after all risk of frost has passed. Space plants \u003cstrong\u003e60 to 90 cm (24–36\")\u003c\/strong\u003e apart and leave \u003cstrong\u003e120 to 180 cm (4–6')\u003c\/strong\u003e between rows. Provide \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eregular watering (level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e . Install \u003cstrong\u003every sturdy staking\u003c\/strong\u003e , essential for supporting its large 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\u003eHarvest when the tomato is a \u003cstrong\u003erich, uniform red\u003c\/strong\u003e . To get an early harvest, pick the fruit showing its \u003cstrong\u003efirst hint of pink\u003c\/strong\u003e , then let it ripen off the vine at \u003cstrong\u003e22°C or higher\u003c\/strong\u003e . Store at \u003cstrong\u003e12–21°C\u003c\/strong\u003e , below \u003cstrong\u003e95% relative humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e , to preserve its delicate, juicy 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 • Ideal \u003cstrong\u003ein thick slices\u003c\/strong\u003e for sandwiches, burgers and tasting platters\u003cbr\u003e • Delicious in \u003cstrong\u003esummer salads\u003c\/strong\u003e , with its abundant juice and balanced flavor\u003cbr\u003e • Excellent in \u003cstrong\u003ered gazpacho\u003c\/strong\u003e and fresh sauces\u003cbr\u003e • Looks stunning in \u003cstrong\u003etrays of heirloom tomatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e , thanks to its pinkish hues\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Brandywine Red'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e tomato reigns supreme among heirloom red tomatoes: large, juicy, refined, and heir to a long Amish tradition. A must-have variety for gardeners who love large, slicing tomatoes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53075563511968,"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_BrandywineRed_bioGaia.webp?v=1765302636","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/ga-tomate-brandywine-red-bio","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}