{"product_id":"ga-tomate-cheeseman-bio","title":"Organic 'Cheeseman' Tomato","description":"\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic 'Cheeseman' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, a small, early-maturing grape tomato that is juicy, sweet, and incredibly productive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe 'Cheeseman' tomato is a determinate, grape-type variety, selected for its quick, abundant, and flavorful harvests. Just \u003cstrong\u003e60 days after transplanting\u003c\/strong\u003e , it produces a multitude of small \u003cstrong\u003e, red-orange, teardrop-shaped\u003c\/strong\u003e fruits, sometimes tinged with yellow. Their taste is sweet, juicy, and refreshing—perfect for snacking straight from the garden, summer salads, cold pasta, or miniature tomato platters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Slightly smaller than a classic cherry tomato, they store well, resist cracking, and are particularly easy to harvest. Thanks to its determined, compact yet generous growth habit, 'Cheeseman' is ideal for gardeners looking for a reliable, early, and fully flavorful variety.\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 habit\u003c\/strong\u003e : Determinate, compact, and very productive\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 : Very early (60 days), ideal for snacking, small but abundant fruit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Red-orange with yellow highlights\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit shape\u003c\/strong\u003e : Teardrop (grape type)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit size\/weight\u003c\/strong\u003e : Very small\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit type\u003c\/strong\u003e : Grape \/ mini-cherry\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTexture\/flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e : Juicy, sweet, refreshing\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 light potting soil and maintain a temperature of \u003cstrong\u003e23–29 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e for germination in \u003cstrong\u003e5–10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e . During the hardening-off period, reduce watering and nitrogen to encourage compact, strong seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Transplant when there is no longer a risk of frost. Space plants \u003cstrong\u003e30–45 cm (12–18\")\u003c\/strong\u003e apart, with \u003cstrong\u003e120–180 cm (4–6')\u003c\/strong\u003e between rows. Provide \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eregular watering (level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e . Staking is optional but recommended to support heavy growth.\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 shows its \u003cstrong\u003ebright orange-red color\u003c\/strong\u003e . To get an early start, pick those that have already begun to show an \u003cstrong\u003eorange hue\u003c\/strong\u003e , then let them ripen at \u003cstrong\u003e22°C or higher\u003c\/strong\u003e outside the vineyard. Store between \u003cstrong\u003e12–21°C\u003c\/strong\u003e , at \u003cstrong\u003e95% relative humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e , to preserve their freshness.\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\u003eas a snack\u003c\/strong\u003e , sweet, juicy and addictive\u003cbr\u003e • Perfect in \u003cstrong\u003ecolorful salads\u003c\/strong\u003e or pasta salads\u003cbr\u003e • Great for \u003cstrong\u003epizza toppings\u003c\/strong\u003e , antipasti, or lunches\u003cbr\u003e • Excellent for \u003cstrong\u003edehydration\u003c\/strong\u003e , producing sweet nuggets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The 'Cheeseman' tomato is a cheerful, early and generous variety: perfect for gardeners who love small, sweet tomatoes that are easy to harvest and delicious to eat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53075564134560,"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_Cheeseman_bioGaia.webp?v=1765298501","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/ga-tomate-cheeseman-bio","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}