{"product_id":"ga-tomate-cherry-ember-bio","title":"Organic 'Cherry Ember' Tomato","description":"\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic 'Cherry Ember' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, a flamboyant, sweet, metallic cherry with a heart, ideal for drying\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe 'Cherry Ember' tomato is a spectacular modern variety, developed by \u003cstrong\u003ePhil Griffiths of Cornell University\u003c\/strong\u003e , renowned for its \u003cstrong\u003eheart-shaped fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003emeaty flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003efirm and surprisingly thick skin\u003c\/strong\u003e , and \u003cstrong\u003eexceptional resistance to cracking\u003c\/strong\u003e . Indeterminate and highly productive, it yields small, red cherry tomatoes adorned with \u003cstrong\u003emetallic gold stripes\u003c\/strong\u003e that literally sparkle in the sunlight. Their flavor is sweet, rich, and juicy, with a fruity depth that makes them irresistible as a snack, in salads, or as a side dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThanks to its \u003cstrong\u003elow moisture content\u003c\/strong\u003e , 'Cherry Ember' is also a favorite variety for \u003cstrong\u003edrying\u003c\/strong\u003e , producing concentrated, sweet, and aromatic petals, perfect for antipasti, homemade oils, or gourmet garnishes. A tomato of beauty as well as performance.\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 : Cherry center, metallic gold stripes, low moisture content, ideal for drying\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Red with metallic gold stripes\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit shape\u003c\/strong\u003e : Rounded core\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit size\/weight\u003c\/strong\u003e : Small\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit type\u003c\/strong\u003e : Heart-shaped cherry\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTexture\/flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e : Meaty, juicy, sweet, thick skin, low moisture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFarming method\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Sow indoors \u003cstrong\u003e6 to 8 weeks before planting out\u003c\/strong\u003e . Sow seeds \u003cstrong\u003e3–6 mm (1\/8–1\/4\") deep\u003c\/strong\u003e in a light potting mix. Maintain a temperature of \u003cstrong\u003e23–29 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e for germination in \u003cstrong\u003e5 to 10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e . During hardening off, reduce water and nitrogen to encourage vigorous seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eTransplant when all risk of frost has passed. Space plants \u003cstrong\u003e60–90 cm (24–36\")\u003c\/strong\u003e apart, leaving \u003cstrong\u003e120–180 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 to support the numerous grape clusters.\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\u003e Harvest when the fruit is a deep red streaked with gold. To get a head start, pick the fruit showing its \u003cstrong\u003efirst signs of color\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 , under \u003cstrong\u003e95% relative humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e , to maintain its fleshy 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 • Perfect \u003cstrong\u003efor drying\u003c\/strong\u003e , producing sweet and concentrated petals\u003cbr\u003e • Delicious \u003cstrong\u003ein salads\u003c\/strong\u003e , sweet and decorative \u003cbr\u003e• Ideal \u003cstrong\u003eas a snack\u003c\/strong\u003e , thanks to its firm and juicy flesh\u003cbr\u003e • Excellent for \u003cstrong\u003ecreative dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e , pizzas, pasta and antipasti\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The 'Cherry Ember' tomato is a dazzling little gem: beautiful, sweet, meaty, hardy, and perfect for drying. 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