{"product_id":"ga-tomate-dr-wyches-yellow-bio","title":"Tomato 'Dr. Organic Wyche's Yellow","description":"\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic 'Dr. Wyche's Yellow' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, a tropical tangerine orange, fleshy, sweet and legendary\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe 'Dr. Wyche's Yellow' tomato is a fascinating heirloom variety, as delicious as it is steeped in history. Introduced by \u003cstrong\u003eDr. John Wyche\u003c\/strong\u003e , former co-owner of the Cole Brothers Circus, it was grown in his gardens fertilized with… \u003cstrong\u003eelephant manure\u003c\/strong\u003e ! This colorful anecdote isn't the only reason this tomato is famous: its \u003cstrong\u003eenormous tangerine fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e , smooth, glossy, and weighing around \u003cstrong\u003e1 pound\u003c\/strong\u003e , are among the best heirloom orange tomatoes for freshness and farmers' markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Indeterminate, vigorous, and productive, it offers a \u003cstrong\u003emeaty, dense, very sweet, and low-acid\u003c\/strong\u003e flesh with an aromatic profile reminiscent of tropical fruits. Few seeds, a luxurious texture, and a vibrant color make it a magnificent choice for thick slices, colorful salads, gourmet dishes, and summer recipes.\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 : 150 to 180 cm (5–6')\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 large 1 lb fruits, sweet tropical flavor, few seeds, unique history\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Bright tangerine orange\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit shape\u003c\/strong\u003e : Large and smooth beefsteak\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit size\/weight\u003c\/strong\u003e : Very large (≈1 lb)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eType of fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e : Orange beefsteak\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTexture\/flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e : Meaty, dense, sweet, slightly tropical, few seeds\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 . Bury the seeds \u003cstrong\u003e3–6 mm (1\/8–1\/4\")\u003c\/strong\u003e deep in a light potting mix and maintain a temperature of \u003cstrong\u003e23–29 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e to ensure rapid germination (5 to 10 days). Reduce watering and nitrogen during the hardening-off period to encourage vigorous seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Transplant once all risk of frost has passed. Space plants \u003cstrong\u003e60 to 90 cm (24–36\")\u003c\/strong\u003e apart, leaving \u003cstrong\u003e120 to 180 cm (4–6')\u003c\/strong\u003e between rows. Place them in \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e , water regularly (level 3), and install \u003cstrong\u003every sturdy supports\u003c\/strong\u003e , essential for holding up the enormous fruit.\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 tomatoes show their \u003cstrong\u003ebright tangerine orange color\u003c\/strong\u003e and become slightly soft. To get a head start, pick those that have already begun \u003cstrong\u003eto color\u003c\/strong\u003e , then let them ripen off the vine 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 meaty texture and tropical sweetness.\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 • Exceptional \u003cstrong\u003ein thick slices\u003c\/strong\u003e , ideal for sandwiches and tasting plates\u003cbr\u003e • Delicious in \u003cstrong\u003esalads with heirloom tomatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e , combined with red, pink and green tomatoes\u003cbr\u003e • Perfect in \u003cstrong\u003egolden gazpacho\u003c\/strong\u003e , fruity salsas or carpaccios\u003cbr\u003e • Superbly \u003cstrong\u003eroasted gently\u003c\/strong\u003e , concentrating its sweetness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe 'Dr. Wyche's Yellow' tomato is a tropical heirloom marvel: generous, sweet, large, and steeped in a unique history. 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