{"product_id":"ga-tomate-gajo-de-melon-bio","title":"Organic 'Gajo De Melon' Tomato","description":"\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic 'Gajo de Melon' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, a large, early cherry tomato, juicy and cheerful, somewhere between salad and steak.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The 'Gajo de Melon' tomato is a stunning and delicious heirloom variety, renowned for its \u003cstrong\u003eearliness\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003econtinuous production\u003c\/strong\u003e from the first fruit. Indeterminate and vigorous, it produces \u003cstrong\u003elarge cherry tomatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e —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 \u003cstrong\u003ebright, cheerful\u003c\/strong\u003e skin, with a slightly bicolored appearance, is reminiscent of a melon, although the interior remains uniformly yellow without any red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eHighly 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.\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\/carrying capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e : Undetermined, very 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 : Very early ripening, large juicy cherries, delightfully two-toned skin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Melon yellow, sometimes with slight red highlights on the surface\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit shape\u003c\/strong\u003e : Large, round cherry \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit size\/weight\u003c\/strong\u003e : Small to medium (between cherry and mini-beefsteak)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit type\u003c\/strong\u003e : Cherry \/ Saladette\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTexture\/flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e : Juicy, soft, uniform (entirely yellow inside)\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 , which allows germination in \u003cstrong\u003e5 to 10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e . During the hardening-off period, reduce watering and nitrogen application to produce strong seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eTransplant after all risk of frost has passed. Space plants \u003cstrong\u003e60–90 cm (24–36\")\u003c\/strong\u003e apart, leaving \u003cstrong\u003e120–180 cm (4–6')\u003c\/strong\u003e between rows. Provide \u003cstrong\u003efull sun (level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eregular watering (level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e . \u003cstrong\u003eSturdy staking\u003c\/strong\u003e is essential to support the indeterminate growth and abundant fruit.\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 fruit shows a bright \u003cstrong\u003emelon-yellow color\u003c\/strong\u003e and becomes slightly soft. To accelerate ripening, pick those that have \u003cstrong\u003ealready begun to color\u003c\/strong\u003e , then let them finish ripening off the vine at \u003cstrong\u003e22°C or above\u003c\/strong\u003e . Store at \u003cstrong\u003e12–21°C\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003e95%\u003c\/strong\u003e relative humidity.\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 summer salads\u003c\/strong\u003e , for a bright touch \u003cbr\u003e• Delicious \u003cstrong\u003eas a snack\u003c\/strong\u003e , juicy and refreshing\u003cbr\u003e • Magnificent in \u003cstrong\u003etrays of heirloom tomatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e , thanks to its unique color and size\u003cbr\u003e • Ideal for \u003cstrong\u003ecreative\u003c\/strong\u003e dishes, such as cold stuffed mini tomatoes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53075565183136,"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_GajoDeMelon_bioGaia.jpg?v=1765292117","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/ga-tomate-gajo-de-melon-bio","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}