{"product_id":"ga-tomate-ditmarsher-bio","title":"Organic 'Ditmarsher' Tomato","description":"\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic 'Ditmarsher' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, an ultra-early pink cherry tomato, trailing and perfect for hanging baskets\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe 'Ditmarsher' tomato is a German heirloom variety renowned for its \u003cstrong\u003eexceptional earliness\u003c\/strong\u003e , ease of cultivation, and naturally \u003cstrong\u003etrailing\u003c\/strong\u003e habit, ideal for hanging baskets, window boxes, or even indoor gardens. With regular leaves and indeterminate but \u003cstrong\u003elow-growing habit, it forms small, compact vines that quickly become covered in juicy, glossy, and flavorful\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e½\" pink cherry tomatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This tomato is perfect for beginner gardeners, small spaces, urban gardens, and early harvests. It produces abundantly even in less than ideal conditions and adds a delicate, colorful touch wherever it grows.\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, drooping, compact\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 30 to 60 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 : Ultra-early (40–50 days), ideal for hanging baskets, abundant pink cherry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Pink\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit shape\u003c\/strong\u003e : Small round cherry (½\")\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit size\/weight\u003c\/strong\u003e : Very small\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit type\u003c\/strong\u003e : Drooping cherry\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTexture\/flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e : Juicy, sweet, good 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 transplanting\u003c\/strong\u003e . Sow \u003cstrong\u003e3–6 mm (1\/8–1\/4\")\u003c\/strong\u003e deep in a light potting mix, at a temperature of \u003cstrong\u003e23–29 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e , for germination in \u003cstrong\u003e5 to 10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e . Then reduce watering and nitrogen during hardening-off to strengthen the seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Transplant when all risk of frost has passed. Space plants \u003cstrong\u003e60–90 cm (24–36\")\u003c\/strong\u003e apart if grown in a garden bed, or plant \u003cstrong\u003eone per hanging basket\u003c\/strong\u003e . Provide \u003cstrong\u003efull sun (level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eregular watering (level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e . Light support can be added, but is not essential due to its cascading habit.\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 small cherries are a \u003cstrong\u003euniform pink\u003c\/strong\u003e and slightly soft. To advance the harvest, pick those that have \u003cstrong\u003ealready begun to color\u003c\/strong\u003e , then let them ripen at \u003cstrong\u003e22°C or higher\u003c\/strong\u003e . Store between \u003cstrong\u003e12–21°C\u003c\/strong\u003e , at \u003cstrong\u003e95% relative humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e , to preserve 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 • Perfect \u003cstrong\u003efor hanging baskets\u003c\/strong\u003e or balcony planters\u003cbr\u003e • Delicious \u003cstrong\u003eas a snack\u003c\/strong\u003e , sweet and juicy\u003cbr\u003e • Ideal for \u003cstrong\u003esummer salads\u003c\/strong\u003e and pasta salads\u003cbr\u003e • Excellent for \u003cstrong\u003eheirloom tomato platters\u003c\/strong\u003e , adding a bright pink touch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The 'Ditmarsher' tomato is a small, fast-growing marvel: sweet, compact, early-maturing, and delicious. 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