Organic 'Gajo De Melon' Tomato
Organic 'Gajo de Melon' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, a large, early cherry tomato, juicy and cheerful, somewhere between salad and steak.
The 'Gajo de Melon' tomato is a stunning and delicious heirloom variety, renowned for its earliness and continuous production from the first fruit. Indeterminate and vigorous, it produces large cherry tomatoes —too big to eat in one bite—that fall somewhere between a cherry and a small beefsteak, with a juiciness and richness rarely seen in this type of fruit. Their bright, cheerful skin, with a slightly bicolored appearance, is reminiscent of a melon, although the interior remains uniformly yellow without any red.
Highly productive and easy to grow, 'Gajo de Melon' offers excellent texture and a sweet, sunny and refreshing flavor, perfect for salads, snacks, tomato platters and summer preparations.
Companion plants : Basil, parsley, carrot, asparagus, alliums, celery, borage, marigold, calendula, mint, sage, peppers, dill (until mature)
Negative plants : Potato, corn, kohlrabi, beetroot, fennel, peas, squash
Spread/carrying capacity : Undetermined, very productive
Plant height : 150 to 200 cm
Quantity per packet : 25 seeds
Certification : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada
Special features : Very early ripening, large juicy cherries, delightfully two-toned skin
Fruit color : Melon yellow, sometimes with slight red highlights on the surface
Fruit shape : Large, round cherry
Fruit size/weight : Small to medium (between cherry and mini-beefsteak)
Fruit type : Cherry / Saladette
Texture/flesh : Juicy, soft, uniform (entirely yellow inside)
Farming method
Sow indoors 6 to 8 weeks before planting out . Plant the seeds 3–6 mm (1/8–1/4") deep in a light potting mix and maintain a temperature of 23–29°C , which allows germination in 5 to 10 days . During the hardening-off period, reduce watering and nitrogen application to produce strong seedlings.
Transplant after all risk of frost has passed. Space plants 60–90 cm (24–36") apart, leaving 120–180 cm (4–6') between rows. Provide full sun (level 3) and regular watering (level 3) . Sturdy staking is essential to support the indeterminate growth and abundant fruit.
Harvesting and preservation
Harvest when the fruit shows a bright melon-yellow color and becomes slightly soft. To accelerate ripening, pick those that have already begun to color , then let them finish ripening off the vine at 22°C or above . Store at 12–21°C with 95% relative humidity.
Usage ideas
• Perfect in summer salads , for a bright touch
• Delicious as a snack , juicy and refreshing
• Magnificent in trays of heirloom tomatoes , thanks to its unique color and size
• Ideal for creative dishes, such as cold stuffed mini tomatoes
The 'Gajo de Melon' tomato is a vibrant variety: early-maturing, productive, juicy, and irresistibly attractive. A cherry tomato unlike any other, perfect for gardeners who love unusual and delightfully flavorful tomatoes.
