{"product_id":"ga-tomate-green-elf-bio","title":"Organic 'Green Elf' Tomato","description":"\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic 'Green Elf' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, a compact, productive, and boldly tangy green dwarf variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The 'Green Elf' tomato, developed by renowned breeder Tom Wagner, is a remarkable variety for gardeners with \u003cstrong\u003elimited space\u003c\/strong\u003e , without sacrificing flavor or productivity. Although sometimes described as determinate, it exhibits a \u003cstrong\u003ecompact, indeterminate\u003c\/strong\u003e growth habit, continuously producing an abundance of \u003cstrong\u003e3- to 5-oz\u003c\/strong\u003e fruits that ripen green and have a \u003cstrong\u003ebold, bright, and tangy\u003c\/strong\u003e flavor. Highly floriferous, it excels in the ground, in pots, or even in hydroponic systems, where its compact structure and robustness truly shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIt performs particularly well in \u003cstrong\u003ehumid climates\u003c\/strong\u003e , provided there is good air circulation. Its versatility in the kitchen—slicing, preserving, cooking—makes it a modern and adaptable tomato that impresses with its unique character.\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\/Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e : Indeterminate, compact, very floriferous\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 45 to 60 cm (18–24\")\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 : Compact variety developed by Tom Wagner, adapted to small spaces and humid climates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Green when ripe \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit shape\u003c\/strong\u003e : Round to slightly oblong\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit size\/weight\u003c\/strong\u003e : Small to medium (3–5 oz)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit type\u003c\/strong\u003e : Small salad \/ green tomato\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTexture\/flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e : Juicy, tangy, bold flavor\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\u003c\/strong\u003e before planting out. Bury seeds \u003cstrong\u003e3–6 mm (1\/8–1\/4\")\u003c\/strong\u003e deep in light potting mix at \u003cstrong\u003e23–29 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e for germination in \u003cstrong\u003e5 to 10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e . During hardening off, reduce water and nitrogen to strengthen the seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Transplant when all risk of frost has passed. Space plants \u003cstrong\u003e60 to 90 cm (24 to 36\")\u003c\/strong\u003e apart in the ground, or grow them in pots (minimum 3 gallons). Provide \u003cstrong\u003efull sun (level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003eregular watering\u003c\/strong\u003e (level 3), and \u003cstrong\u003elight staking\u003c\/strong\u003e , even if the plant remains compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting and preservation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Harvest when the fruit reaches its \u003cstrong\u003emature green color\u003c\/strong\u003e with slight amber or golden hues. To get a head start, pick those showing their \u003cstrong\u003efirst signs of color\u003c\/strong\u003e , then let them ripen off the vine at \u003cstrong\u003e22°C or above\u003c\/strong\u003e . Store them between \u003cstrong\u003e12–21°C\u003c\/strong\u003e , at \u003cstrong\u003e95% relative humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e , to maintain their freshness.\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\u003esliced\u003c\/strong\u003e , for a bright and tangy salad\u003cbr\u003e • Delicious \u003cstrong\u003ewhen preserved\u003c\/strong\u003e , thanks to its firm texture\u003cbr\u003e • Excellent \u003cstrong\u003ewhen cooked\u003c\/strong\u003e , where its flavor concentrates beautifully\u003cbr\u003e • Ideal for \u003cstrong\u003egrowing in pots\u003c\/strong\u003e , on balconies or hydroponically\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe 'Green Elf' tomato is a compact little marvel: vibrant, productive, original, and perfectly suited to small spaces. 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