{"product_id":"ga-tomate-fox-cherry-bio","title":"Organic 'Fox Cherry' Tomato","description":"\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic 'Fox Cherry' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, a reliable, sweet, and very productive heirloom red cherry tomato.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The 'Fox Cherry' tomato is a splendid heirloom variety renowned for its \u003cstrong\u003elarge, red cherry fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e with a rich, balanced flavor. Indeterminate and vigorous, it continuously produces clusters of fruit weighing approximately \u003cstrong\u003e25 g (1 oz)\u003c\/strong\u003e , perfect for salads, fresh snacks, and colorful platters. Its flavor is superb: sweet, juicy, with just the right touch of acidity to evoke the finest heirloom tomatoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThese plants are distinguished by their \u003cstrong\u003ereliability\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eresistance to wilting\u003c\/strong\u003e , ensuring a generous harvest even in varying conditions. Early (around 70 days), robust, and very productive, 'Fox Cherry' is an excellent cherry tomato for any family garden.\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 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 : Heritage variety, resistant to wilting, very productive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Bright red \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit shape\u003c\/strong\u003e : Round cherry\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit size\/weight\u003c\/strong\u003e : Approximately 25 g (1 oz)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit type\u003c\/strong\u003e : Red cherry\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTexture\/flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e : Juicy, sweet, bright in 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\u003e Sow indoors \u003cstrong\u003e6 to 8 weeks before planting out\u003c\/strong\u003e . Plant 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 . During the hardening-off period, reduce watering and nitrogen application to encourage strong seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Transplant after 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. Grow in \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e , water regularly ( \u003cstrong\u003elevel 3\u003c\/strong\u003e ), and provide \u003cstrong\u003esturdy support\u003c\/strong\u003e , as this variety produces abundantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting and preservation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Harvest when the fruit reaches a \u003cstrong\u003euniform bright red\u003c\/strong\u003e . To speed up the season, pick cherries showing their \u003cstrong\u003efirst color\u003c\/strong\u003e , then let them ripen off the vine at \u003cstrong\u003e22°C or above\u003c\/strong\u003e . Store them at \u003cstrong\u003e12–21°C\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003e95%\u003c\/strong\u003e relative humidity 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\u003ein salads\u003c\/strong\u003e , where its sweetness shines\u003cbr\u003e • Delicious \u003cstrong\u003eas a snack\u003c\/strong\u003e , picked straight from the plant\u003cbr\u003e • Ideal for \u003cstrong\u003ekebabs\u003c\/strong\u003e , pizzas or summer dishes\u003cbr\u003e • Superb in \u003cstrong\u003etrays of heirloom tomatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e , adding color and freshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The 'Fox Cherry' tomato is a classic heirloom cherry: flavorful, reliable, abundant, and full of charm. A must-have variety for all lovers of old-fashioned red cherries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53075565117600,"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_FoxCherry_bioGaia.jpg?v=1765291769","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/ga-tomate-fox-cherry-bio","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}