{"product_id":"ga-tomate-grandma-mary-paste-bio","title":"Organic 'Grandma Mary Paste' tomato","description":"\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic 'Grandma Mary Paste' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, an early, generous, and remarkably high-quality sauce tomato\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The 'Grandma Mary Paste' tomato is a heritage variety selected for its \u003cstrong\u003eearly maturity, abundant yield, and high-quality fruit,\u003c\/strong\u003e ideal for processing. Indeterminate and vigorous, it produces \u003cstrong\u003elarge, meaty, uniform 6-10 oz fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e that are perfectly suited for sauces, coulis, and homemade preserves. Their dense, flavorful flesh, combined with their excellent cooking qualities, makes them a choice tomato for gardeners who enjoy cooking with their harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIts remarkable productivity and the quality of its flesh have earned it much praise, including from Bird \u0026amp; Bee Seeds, who helped to popularize it. 'Grandma Mary Paste' is ideal for home vegetable gardens thanks to its consistent yield, pleasant flavor, and rapid maturity for a pasta tomato.\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 : Early maturing, very productive, excellent quality flesh for sauces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Red \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit shape\u003c\/strong\u003e : Oblong to slightly oval (paste type)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit size\/weight\u003c\/strong\u003e : Large (6–10 oz)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit type\u003c\/strong\u003e : Paste\/sauce tomato\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTexture\/flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e : Dense, meaty, flavorful, excellent cooking qualities\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, at a temperature of \u003cstrong\u003e23–29°C\u003c\/strong\u003e to encourage rapid germination (5–10 days). Reduce watering and nitrogen during the acclimatization period to develop robust plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eTransplant when all risk of frost has passed. Space plants \u003cstrong\u003e60 to 90 cm (24 to 36 inches)\u003c\/strong\u003e apart, with \u003cstrong\u003e120 to 180 cm (4 to 6 feet)\u003c\/strong\u003e between rows. Provide \u003cstrong\u003efull sun (level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003ewater regularly (level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e , and install \u003cstrong\u003esturdy supports\u003c\/strong\u003e , essential for supporting the heavy 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 reaches a uniform red color and full ripeness. To speed up harvesting, pick those that have already begun \u003cstrong\u003eto color\u003c\/strong\u003e , then let them ripen off the vine at \u003cstrong\u003e22°C or higher\u003c\/strong\u003e . Store between \u003cstrong\u003e12–21°C\u003c\/strong\u003e at \u003cstrong\u003e95% relative humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e to maintain their dense texture.\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 • Ideal for rich and velvety \u003cstrong\u003ehomemade tomato sauces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e • Perfect for \u003cstrong\u003esauces\u003c\/strong\u003e , soups, and stews \u003cbr\u003e• Delicious \u003cstrong\u003ewhen roasted\u003c\/strong\u003e , concentrating its aromas\u003cbr\u003e • Very good \u003cstrong\u003epreserved\u003c\/strong\u003e : in wedges, as a paste, or in cubes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The 'Grandma Mary Paste' tomato is a classic for processing: early-maturing, abundant, meaty, and reliable. An essential heirloom variety for any gardener looking to grow a truly flavorful and productive paste tomato.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53075565543584,"sku":"GAI-SEMENCES","price":4.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/GrandmaMaryPasteTomatoGaia.webp?v=1765288741","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/ga-tomate-grandma-mary-paste-bio","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}