{"product_id":"ga-tomate-gold-nugget-bio","title":"Organic 'Gold Nugget' Tomato","description":"\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic 'Gold Nugget' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, an ultra-early yellow cherry tomato, sweet, productive and surprisingly cold-tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe 'Gold Nugget' tomato is a prized heirloom variety for gardeners in cooler climates. Indeterminate and highly productive, it is renowned as \u003cstrong\u003eone of the earliest yellow tomatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e , offering an abundance of small, bright yellow, extraordinarily sweet fruits \u003cstrong\u003eabout 1 inch in diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e right from the start of the season—often described as the sweetest in the garden. Its cold tolerance allows it to thrive where other cherry tomatoes are slow to establish, while continuing to produce steadily throughout the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Its juicy, bright, and irresistible fruits are perfect for snacks, salads, kebabs, or colorful platters. Productive, reliable, easy to grow, and delicious, 'Gold Nugget' truly deserves its name.\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 habit\u003c\/strong\u003e : Indeterminate, compact and productive\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 120 to 150 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, extremely mild, cold-tolerant, continuous production\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Bright yellow\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit shape\u003c\/strong\u003e : Round cherry\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit size\/weight\u003c\/strong\u003e : Very small (1\")\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit type\u003c\/strong\u003e : Early yellow cherry\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTexture\/flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e : Very soft, juicy, tender\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFarming method\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eSow indoors \u003cstrong\u003e6 to 8 weeks before planting out\u003c\/strong\u003e . Place seeds \u003cstrong\u003e3–6 mm (1\/8–1\/4\")\u003c\/strong\u003e deep in light soil and maintain a temperature of \u003cstrong\u003e23–29 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e for germination in \u003cstrong\u003e5 to 10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e . Reduce water and nitrogen during hardening off to produce well-formed seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Transplant after all risk of frost has passed. Space plants \u003cstrong\u003e60–90 cm (24–36\")\u003c\/strong\u003e apart and allow \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\u003eLight to medium staking\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended to support continued production.\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\u003eHarvest when the fruit is a \u003cstrong\u003euniform bright yellow\u003c\/strong\u003e . To advance the harvest, pick the fruit showing its \u003cstrong\u003efirst signs of 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 maintain its 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\u003eas a snack\u003c\/strong\u003e , sweet and bright\u003cbr\u003e • Ideal for \u003cstrong\u003efresh salads\u003c\/strong\u003e or pasta salads\u003cbr\u003e • Wonderful on \u003cstrong\u003eskewers\u003c\/strong\u003e and platters of heirloom tomatoes\u003cbr\u003e • Delicious in a \u003cstrong\u003emild salsa\u003c\/strong\u003e or as an accompaniment to appetizers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The 'Gold Nugget' tomato is a real gem: early-maturing, sweet, productive, and reliable even in cold weather. A small yellow tomato beloved by gardeners seeking sweetness and abundance right from the start of the season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53075565478048,"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_GoldNugget_bioGaia.webp?v=1765290565","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/ga-tomate-gold-nugget-bio","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}