{"product_id":"ga-tomate-cipollas-pride-bio","title":"Organic 'Cipolla's Pride' Tomato","description":"\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic 'Cipolla's Pride' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, a meaty, heirloom Sicilian tomato, rich and perfect for homemade sauces\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The 'Cipolla's Pride' tomato is a heritage variety deeply rooted in the Cipolla family history. Imported from \u003cstrong\u003eSicily to Brooklyn in 1906\u003c\/strong\u003e by Emilio Cipolla, it has been carefully cultivated and selected for over a century. Indeterminate, vigorous, and highly productive, it forms \u003cstrong\u003elarge 10-16 oz fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e in concentrated clusters, making harvesting easy and ensuring impressive yields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIts flesh is \u003cstrong\u003edense, dry, meaty, and almost seedless\u003c\/strong\u003e , making it an exceptional paste tomato for \u003cstrong\u003ehomemade sauces\u003c\/strong\u003e , stews, preserves, and dishes where a natural concentration of flavor is desired. It cooks quickly and develops a \u003cstrong\u003erich, deep, and classic flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e , highly prized by both home gardeners and gourmets. 'Cipolla's Pride' combines the reliability of a carefully preserved lineage with the culinary excellence of great Sicilian tomatoes.\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, 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 : Sicilian family line since 1906, dry flesh, very few seeds, excellent sauce tomato\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Deep red\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit shape\u003c\/strong\u003e : Elongated oval \/ pasta type\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit size\/weight\u003c\/strong\u003e : Large (10–16 oz)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit type\u003c\/strong\u003e : Paste\/sauce tomato\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTexture\/flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e : Meaty, dry, very few seeds, cooks quickly\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 . Plant seeds \u003cstrong\u003e3–6 mm (1\/8–1\/4\")\u003c\/strong\u003e deep in light potting mix and maintain a temperature of \u003cstrong\u003e23–29 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e until germination (5 to 10 days). During the hardening-off period, reduce watering and nitrogen to produce thick, strong plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eTransplant after the last frost. Space plants \u003cstrong\u003e60–90 cm (24–36\")\u003c\/strong\u003e apart, with \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 install \u003cstrong\u003esturdy supports\u003c\/strong\u003e to hold up heavy bunches.\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 reaches a \u003cstrong\u003euniform deep red color\u003c\/strong\u003e . To advance the harvest, pick those that have already begun to \u003cstrong\u003eshow color\u003c\/strong\u003e , then allow them to ripen at \u003cstrong\u003e22°C or higher\u003c\/strong\u003e outside the vineyard. Store the fruit between \u003cstrong\u003e12–21°C\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e95% relative humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e to maintain its firmness.\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 for \u003cstrong\u003erich sauces\u003c\/strong\u003e , stews, ragù, coulis and preserves\u003cbr\u003e • Perfect in \u003cstrong\u003eroasted tomatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e , concentrating its Sicilian flavour \u003cbr\u003e• Excellent for \u003cstrong\u003eMediterranean dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e , pasta and pizzas\u003cbr\u003e • Delicious \u003cstrong\u003ewhen freshly prepared\u003c\/strong\u003e for a thick and meaty salsa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The 'Cipolla's Pride' tomato is a rare and exceptional variety: a preserved Sicilian heritage, remarkable culinary quality, and generous yield. An essential tomato for gardeners passionate about deep and flavorful homemade sauces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53075564429472,"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_Cipolla_sPride_bioGaia.webp?v=1765295752","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/ga-tomate-cipollas-pride-bio","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}