{"product_id":"ga-tomate-carmello-bio","title":"Organic 'Carmello' Tomato","description":"\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic 'Carmello' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, a juicy, reliable, and among the most prolific French heritage varieties ever selected.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe 'Carmello' tomato is a very popular French heirloom variety, known for its \u003cstrong\u003eexceptional yield\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003eremarkable reliability\u003c\/strong\u003e , and \u003cstrong\u003eimmense flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e , as often described by the gardeners who grow it. Indeterminate and vigorous, it produces in about \u003cstrong\u003e75 days\u003c\/strong\u003e an abundance of \u003cstrong\u003emedium-sized, 8 oz. red\u003c\/strong\u003e fruits that are round, meaty, juicy, and boast a rich, balanced flavor—a timeless European classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e 'Carmello' is often praised for its ability to \u003cstrong\u003eproduce well in a wide variety of conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e , as well as for the consistency of its uniform fruit, perfect for fresh eating, everyday cooking, salads, or light sauces. It is a complete heirloom tomato: productive, flavorful, attractive, and easy to grow.\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, very prolific\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 : French variety, mass production, uniform and tasty fruit\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 : Medium (≈ 8 oz)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit type\u003c\/strong\u003e : Table tomato \/ classic slicer\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTexture\/flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e : Juicy, meaty, balanced and rich 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 . Sow seeds \u003cstrong\u003e3–6 mm (1\/8–1\/4\")\u003c\/strong\u003e deep in a light potting mix and maintain a temperature of \u003cstrong\u003e23–29 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e (germination in 5–10 days). Reduce watering and nitrogen during hardening-off to strengthen the seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Transplant outdoors once all risk of frost has passed. Space plants \u003cstrong\u003e60 to 90 cm (24–36\")\u003c\/strong\u003e apart with \u003cstrong\u003e120 to 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 , as production is abundant.\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 skin turns \u003cstrong\u003ea uniform bright red\u003c\/strong\u003e and the fruit is slightly soft. To get an earlier harvest, pick tomatoes that have \u003cstrong\u003ealready begun to color\u003c\/strong\u003e , then let them ripen off the vine at \u003cstrong\u003e22°C or higher\u003c\/strong\u003e . Store at \u003cstrong\u003e12–21°C\u003c\/strong\u003e , under \u003cstrong\u003e95% humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e , to maintain their 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 • Excellent \u003cstrong\u003ein salads\u003c\/strong\u003e , juicy and flavorful\u003cbr\u003e • Perfect \u003cstrong\u003esliced\u003c\/strong\u003e , thanks to its meaty flesh\u003cbr\u003e • Ideal for \u003cstrong\u003eeveryday cooking\u003c\/strong\u003e , light sauces, stir-fries, bruschetta\u003cbr\u003e • Very reliable for \u003cstrong\u003evegetable production\u003c\/strong\u003e , producing uniform and beautiful fruit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The 'Carmello' tomato is a French heritage gem: prolific, juicy, reliable, and bursting with flavor. 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