{"product_id":"ga-tomate-creamsicle-grape-bio","title":"Organic 'Creamsicle Grape' Tomato","description":"\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic 'Creamsicle Grape' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, a mini-tomato with light orange flesh, sweet, aromatic and irresistible roasted or dried\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe 'Creamsicle Grape' tomato is a modern heirloom variety bred by \u003cstrong\u003eFred Hempel\u003c\/strong\u003e , renowned for his intensely flavorful, striped varieties. Indeterminate, vigorous, and highly productive, it produces long clusters of light orange, \u003cstrong\u003egrape-like fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e adorned with \u003cstrong\u003efaint green stripes\u003c\/strong\u003e that disappear as they ripen. Their sweet, fruity, and subtly creamy flavor intensifies beautifully when \u003cstrong\u003eroasted or dried\u003c\/strong\u003e , making them ideal for pasta, quick sauces, warm salads, or antipasti platters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e These small tomatoes are often described as \u003cstrong\u003e\"mini-paste tomatoes,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e offering a denser texture than most cherry tomatoes, while still maintaining a convenient cooking size. A sunny, elegant, and delicious variety, perfect for gardeners who enjoy growing versatile and intensely flavorful 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\/carrying capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e : Undetermined, very 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 : Created by Fred Hempel, mild flavor intensified by cooking, youthful green stripes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Light orange with juvenile green stripes\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit shape\u003c\/strong\u003e : Grape \/ oval\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit size\/weight\u003c\/strong\u003e : Small\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit type\u003c\/strong\u003e : Mini-paste \/ grape\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTexture\/flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e : Soft, dense, flavorful, concentrated when cooked\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. Maintain a temperature of \u003cstrong\u003e23–29 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e for rapid germination (5 to 10 days). Reduce watering and nitrogen during the hardening-off period to produce strong, compact seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Transplant outdoors once the 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 , necessary to support the numerous and heavy 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\u003eHarvest when the fruit is a \u003cstrong\u003euniform light orange\u003c\/strong\u003e . To accelerate ripening, pick fruit that has already begun to show \u003cstrong\u003ecolor\u003c\/strong\u003e , then let it ripen off the vine at \u003cstrong\u003e22°C or higher\u003c\/strong\u003e . Store it at \u003cstrong\u003e12–21°C\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e95% relative humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e to preserve its 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\u003ewith pasta\u003c\/strong\u003e , roasted or quickly sautéed\u003cbr\u003e • Excellent \u003cstrong\u003edried\u003c\/strong\u003e , concentrating its sweetness\u003cbr\u003e • Delicious \u003cstrong\u003ein hot or cold salads\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e • Ideal for \u003cstrong\u003eantipasti\u003c\/strong\u003e , bruschetta and pizza toppings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The 'Creamsicle Grape' tomato is a small orange marvel: sweet, aromatic, beautifully striped, and incredibly versatile. A perfect variety for those who love growing unique tomatoes that shine both raw and cooked.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53075564560544,"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_CreamsicleGrape_bioGaia.jpg?v=1765293877","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/ga-tomate-creamsicle-grape-bio","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}