{"product_id":"ga-tomate-frontenac-bio","title":"Organic 'Frontenac' Tomato","description":"\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic 'Frontenac' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, a reliable Lanaudière variety, compact and rich in traditional flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The 'Frontenac' tomato is an authentic heirloom variety originating from the Lanaudière region, prized for its \u003cstrong\u003erobust, tangy flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e , typical of old-fashioned tomatoes. Indeterminate but naturally compact, it produces \u003cstrong\u003emedium-sized, dark red, slightly ribbed tomatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e with juicy flesh and a rich taste, perfect for fresh dishes, sauces, salsas, and everyday cooking. It particularly excels in \u003cstrong\u003ecool climates or short growing seasons\u003c\/strong\u003e , making it a reliable choice for many Quebec gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eHighly productive and disease-resistant, 'Frontenac' forms a dense, easy-to-manage plant, ideal for small vegetable gardens or container growing. It's a tomato with character: simple, reliable, and flavorful, deeply rooted in our local horticultural heritage.\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, compact\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 90 to 120 cm (3–4')\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 : Lanaudière variety, very hardy, highly adaptable to cold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Dark red \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit shape\u003c\/strong\u003e : Round, slightly ribbed\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit size\/weight\u003c\/strong\u003e : Average\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit type\u003c\/strong\u003e : Table tomato \/ sauce\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTexture\/flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e : Juicy, tangy, rich 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 . Bury seeds \u003cstrong\u003e3–6 mm (1\/8–1\/4\")\u003c\/strong\u003e deep in a light potting mix. Maintain a temperature of \u003cstrong\u003e23–29 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e to ensure germination within \u003cstrong\u003e5 to 10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e . Reduce water and nitrogen during the hardening-off period to encourage strong 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, with \u003cstrong\u003e120–180 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 , even if the plant remains compact.\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 is a \u003cstrong\u003euniform deep red\u003c\/strong\u003e . To get a head start, pick the fruit that has already begun \u003cstrong\u003eto color\u003c\/strong\u003e , then let it ripen at \u003cstrong\u003e22°C or higher\u003c\/strong\u003e outside the vineyard. Store the fruit at \u003cstrong\u003e12–21°C\u003c\/strong\u003e , below \u003cstrong\u003e95% relative humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e .\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 in \u003cstrong\u003erustic salads\u003c\/strong\u003e , thanks to its tangy flavor\u003cbr\u003e • Excellent in \u003cstrong\u003esalsas and fresh sauces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e • Delicious \u003cstrong\u003ewhen gently cooked\u003c\/strong\u003e , simmered or roasted\u003cbr\u003e • Ideal for \u003cstrong\u003eclassic sandwiches\u003c\/strong\u003e , juicy and rich\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The 'Frontenac' tomato is a source of regional pride: flavorful, robust, productive, and perfectly suited to cooler climates. An essential heritage variety for gardeners seeking a traditional, reliable, and flavorful red tomato.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53075565150368,"sku":"GAI-SEMENCES","price":4.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/Tomate_Frontenac_bioGaia.webp?v=1765291922","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/ga-tomate-frontenac-bio","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}