{"product_id":"ga-tomate-bundaberg-rumball-bio","title":"Organic 'Bundaberg Rumball' tomato","description":"\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic 'Bundaberg Rumball' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, a compact, early, sweet, and wonderfully productive chocolate dwarf variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe 'Bundaberg Rumball' tomato is a dwarf heirloom variety resulting from the selective breeding efforts of the \u003cstrong\u003eDwarf Tomato Project\u003c\/strong\u003e . Determinate, vigorous yet naturally compact, it forms a small plant \u003cstrong\u003e60 to 70 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e tall with regular, rough foliage, perfectly suited to \u003cstrong\u003epots, patios, balconies, and small gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e . In just \u003cstrong\u003e60 days\u003c\/strong\u003e , it offers an abundant harvest of \u003cstrong\u003e2-3 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e , round, smooth, and \u003cstrong\u003ebeautifully chocolate-colored\u003c\/strong\u003e fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Its flavor is sweet, balanced, and warming—a rich profile characteristic of brown tomatoes. Despite its small size, it produces abundantly and reliably, making it a favorite for those who want a flavorful dark tomato… without needing a lot of space or heavy staking.\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 : Determinate, dwarf, compact\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 60 to 70 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 early (60 days), chocolate-colored fruit, ideal for pots, balanced sweet flavor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Chocolate brown\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit shape\u003c\/strong\u003e : Round, small to medium\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit size\/weight\u003c\/strong\u003e : 2–3 oz\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eType of fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e : Dwarf tomato \/ small dark slicer\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTexture\/flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e : Juicy, soft, well-balanced\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 . Sow \u003cstrong\u003e3–6 mm (1\/8–1\/4\")\u003c\/strong\u003e deep in a light potting mix, at \u003cstrong\u003e23–29 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e , for rapid germination (5 to 10 days). Reduce watering and nitrogen during hardening off to encourage a compact habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Transplant once the risk of frost has passed. Space plants \u003cstrong\u003e30–45 cm (12–18\")\u003c\/strong\u003e apart, or grow them in pots (min. 5–7 L). Provide \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eregular watering (level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e . \u003cstrong\u003eLight staking is\u003c\/strong\u003e sufficient to stabilize the plant if the clusters become heavy.\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 develops a \u003cstrong\u003euniform chocolate color\u003c\/strong\u003e and becomes slightly soft. To get a head start, pick fruit that has already begun \u003cstrong\u003eto brown\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 preserve its juiciness.\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\u003efor pots\u003c\/strong\u003e , producing abundantly in a small space\u003cbr\u003e • Delicious \u003cstrong\u003ein salads\u003c\/strong\u003e , with its chocolatey sweetness\u003cbr\u003e • Excellent \u003cstrong\u003ewhen cooked gently\u003c\/strong\u003e , revealing its rich notes\u003cbr\u003e • Ideal \u003cstrong\u003efor cold dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e or as a snack right in the garden\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Bundaberg Rumball'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e tomato is a little chocolate bombshell: compact, early-maturing, flavorful, and surprisingly prolific. 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