{"product_id":"ga-tomate-fire-artisan-bio","title":"Organic 'Fire Artisan' Tomato","description":"\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic 'Fire Artisan' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, a red and yellow striped tomato with a lively, fruity and surprisingly meaty flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The 'Fire Artisan' tomato is a freely pollinated variety with a flamboyant appearance and brilliant flavor. Indeterminate and vigorous, it produces long, pasta-like tomatoes in about \u003cstrong\u003e80 days\u003c\/strong\u003e , but these surprise with their \u003cstrong\u003emeaty, juicy flesh reminiscent of beefsteaks\u003c\/strong\u003e , much like the renowned \u003cem\u003eSpeckled Roman\u003c\/em\u003e , with which it shares a similar character. Its \u003cstrong\u003ered skin striped with yellow\u003c\/strong\u003e offers more than just spectacular visual appeal: it promises a vibrant, fruity, generous, and absolutely delicious tomato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003ePerfect for salads, snacks, light dips, and summer dishes, 'Fire Artisan' brings a \u003cstrong\u003etouch of sun-kissed warmth\u003c\/strong\u003e to the plate—not fiery, but comforting with its rich, slightly sweet, and aromatic flavor. The productive vines ensure an abundant harvest throughout the season.\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 pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e : Indeterminate, vigorous and 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 : Beefsteak-like flesh in a paste-like fruit, red\/yellow stripes, fruity flavor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Red with yellow stripes\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit shape\u003c\/strong\u003e : Elongated, pasta-like\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit size\/weight\u003c\/strong\u003e : Average\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit type\u003c\/strong\u003e : Pasty \/ elongated, bicolored\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTexture\/flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e : Meaty, juicy, fruity, similar to a beefsteak\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 . 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 for germination in \u003cstrong\u003e5 to 10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e . Reduce watering and nitrogen during the acclimatization period to ensure strong seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eTransplant when all 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 , essential due to the elongated fruit load.\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 skin fully displays its \u003cstrong\u003ered and yellow stripes\u003c\/strong\u003e . To hasten the harvest, pick the fruit showing its \u003cstrong\u003efirst color\u003c\/strong\u003e , then let it ripen off the vine at \u003cstrong\u003e22°C or above\u003c\/strong\u003e . Store between \u003cstrong\u003e12–21°C\u003c\/strong\u003e , at \u003cstrong\u003e95% relative humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e , to preserve its fleshy 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\u003ein salads\u003c\/strong\u003e thanks to its meaty texture and vibrant colors \u003cbr\u003e• Delicious \u003cstrong\u003esliced\u003c\/strong\u003e , like a small striped beefsteak\u003cbr\u003e • Excellent for \u003cstrong\u003elight sauces\u003c\/strong\u003e and sunny pasta dishes\u003cbr\u003e • Ideal \u003cstrong\u003efor snacks\u003c\/strong\u003e or antipasti, pretty and tasty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The 'Fire Artisan' tomato is a vibrant variety: beautiful, meaty, colorful, and full of flavor. 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