{"product_id":"ga-tomate-dwarf-wild-fred-bio","title":"Organic 'Dwarf Wild Fred' Tomato","description":"\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic 'Dwarf Wild Fred' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, a dwarf, aromatic, slightly smoky, pinkish-purple variety, generous and perfect for containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe 'Dwarf Wild Fred' tomato is a modern heirloom variety from the \u003cstrong\u003eDwarf Tomato Project\u003c\/strong\u003e , selected and named in honor of Craig LeHoullier's father, Wilfred, whose name was unfortunately misspelled as \"Wild Fred\" in a church bulletin, giving rise to this humorous nod. Introduced in 2011 by Bruce Bradshaw, this indeterminate dwarf tomato combines \u003cstrong\u003egenerous yields\u003c\/strong\u003e , complex flavor, and a compact growth habit ideal for small spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e It produces medium-sized, \u003cstrong\u003epurplish-pink\u003c\/strong\u003e fruits with \u003cstrong\u003ejuicy, sweet, aromatic flesh and a subtle smoky note\u003c\/strong\u003e reminiscent of black tomatoes. Easy to grow in pots or containers, it requires light staking to support its abundant clusters. An excellent option for urban gardens or gardeners looking for a flavorful tomato in a compact format.\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\/growth\u003c\/strong\u003e : Indeterminate, dwarf, compact and productive\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 90 to 120 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 : Variety from the Dwarf Tomato Project, light smoky flavor, perfect for container gardening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Purple-pink\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit shape\u003c\/strong\u003e : Round to slightly flattened\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit size\/weight\u003c\/strong\u003e : Average\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit type\u003c\/strong\u003e : Dwarf slicer \/ compact table tomato\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTexture\/flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e : Juicy, sweet, aromatic, smoky note\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 . Place 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 for germination in \u003cstrong\u003e5 to 10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e . Reduce watering and nitrogen during the hardening-off period to produce stocky, vigorous plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Transplant when there is no longer a risk of frost. Space plants \u003cstrong\u003e60 to 90 cm (24–36\")\u003c\/strong\u003e apart, or grow them in \u003cstrong\u003e3-gallon pots or larger\u003c\/strong\u003e . Provide \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003eregular watering\u003c\/strong\u003e (level 3), and \u003cstrong\u003elight to medium staking\u003c\/strong\u003e to support the full 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 has reached a \u003cstrong\u003edeep purple-pink color\u003c\/strong\u003e . To get a head start, pick the fruit that has just begun \u003cstrong\u003eto 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 and \u003cstrong\u003e95% relative humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e to maintain its 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 • Excellent \u003cstrong\u003esliced\u003c\/strong\u003e ​​for sandwiches and fresh salads\u003cbr\u003e • Delicious in \u003cstrong\u003etrays of heirloom tomatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e , offering a rich purple hue\u003cbr\u003e • Perfect \u003cstrong\u003efor pots or balconies\u003c\/strong\u003e , compact and abundant\u003cbr\u003e • Superb when \u003cstrong\u003egently roasted\u003c\/strong\u003e , concentrating its smoky note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The 'Dwarf Wild Fred' tomato is a small powerhouse: compact, juicy, aromatic, and steeped in history. 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