{"product_id":"ga-tomate-green-bee-f4-bio","title":"Organic 'Green Bee F4' Tomato","description":"\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic 'Green Bee F4' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, a crisp green cherry with a unique profile: sweet, tangy, and never soft.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe 'Green Bee F4' tomato is a fascinating hybrid creation, unique in the world of cherry tomatoes. Indeterminate and vigorous, it produces long clusters of small, \u003cstrong\u003egreen tomatoes when ripe\u003c\/strong\u003e , whose texture is immediately striking: \u003cstrong\u003ethey never soften\u003c\/strong\u003e , even when perfectly ripe. This firmness, combined with a delicate crispness, opens the door to entirely new culinary uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e At full maturity, the fruits reveal a \u003cstrong\u003esweet and tangy\u003c\/strong\u003e flavor, enriched with notes of plum and subtle \u003cstrong\u003eyellow or pinkish\u003c\/strong\u003e hues on the skin. This entirely new texture-flavor combination makes it an irresistible tomato for chefs, gardeners, and lovers of exceptional tomatoes. 'Green Bee F4' is also very productive, offering a consistent harvest throughout the season.\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 : Unique hybrid cherry, always crisp, notes of plum, yellow\/pink hues\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Green when ripe, with yellow\/pink hues\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit shape\u003c\/strong\u003e : Small round\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit size\/weight\u003c\/strong\u003e : Very small\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit type\u003c\/strong\u003e : Hybrid cherry\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTexture\/flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e : Crisp, firm, sweet and tangy\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 . Sow \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 , ensuring germination in \u003cstrong\u003e5 to 10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e . During the hardening-off period, reduce watering and nitrogen application to promote vigorous plant growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Transplant once all risk of frost has passed. Space plants \u003cstrong\u003e60 to 90 cm (24 to 36\")\u003c\/strong\u003e apart, with \u003cstrong\u003e120 to 180 cm (4 to 6')\u003c\/strong\u003e between rows. Provide \u003cstrong\u003efull sun (level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003eregular watering (level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e , and install \u003cstrong\u003esturdy staking\u003c\/strong\u003e , essential for supporting the abundant grape cluster 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 shows its \u003cstrong\u003eripe green color\u003c\/strong\u003e , accompanied by light yellow or pinkish hues. They remain firm for a long time, which facilitates harvesting and storage. To accelerate ripening, pick those that have already begun to show their \u003cstrong\u003efirst color\u003c\/strong\u003e , then let them ripen off the vine at \u003cstrong\u003e22°C or higher\u003c\/strong\u003e . Store between \u003cstrong\u003e12 and 21°C\u003c\/strong\u003e , at \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 for \u003cstrong\u003esnacking\u003c\/strong\u003e , thanks to its firmness and unique crunch\u003cbr\u003e • Delicious in \u003cstrong\u003esalads\u003c\/strong\u003e , adding texture and freshness\u003cbr\u003e • Excellent for \u003cstrong\u003egourmet dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e , where its unique character shines through\u003cbr\u003e • Ideal for \u003cstrong\u003ekebabs, pizzas and salsas\u003c\/strong\u003e , its texture is heat resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe 'Green Bee F4' tomato is a gourmet innovation: crisp, fragrant, surprising, and incredibly versatile. A unique variety that will transform the way you use cherry tomatoes in the garden and in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53075565609120,"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_GreenBeeF4_bioGaia.webp?v=1765289399","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/ga-tomate-green-bee-f4-bio","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}