{"product_id":"ga-tomate-hundreds-and-thousands-bio","title":"Organic 'Hundreds and Thousands' tomato","description":"\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic 'Hundreds and Thousands' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, an ultra-productive miniature cherry that literally overflows with fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The 'Hundreds and Thousands' tomato lives up to its name: this heirloom variety produces an \u003cstrong\u003eavalanche\u003c\/strong\u003e of small, red cherry tomatoes, making it one of the most prolific varieties in the world. Indeterminate but naturally \u003cstrong\u003etrailing and compact\u003c\/strong\u003e , it forms a cascade of clusters of \u003cstrong\u003e15 mm diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e fruit, perfect for hanging baskets, window boxes, windowsills, and raised garden beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eUnlike most indeterminate tomatoes, it \u003cstrong\u003erequires neither staking nor pinching of suckers\u003c\/strong\u003e , making it extremely easy to grow. Its sweet and delicious fruits can be picked like candy throughout the season—and while it doesn't literally produce thousands of tomatoes, it certainly produces \u003cstrong\u003ehundreds\u003c\/strong\u003e , relentlessly.\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\/growth\u003c\/strong\u003e : Indeterminate, drooping, very productive\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 30 to 60 cm (trailing rather than vertical)\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 : Exceptional yield, ideal for hanging pots, maintenance-free growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Bright red\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit shape\u003c\/strong\u003e : Round cherry\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit size\/weight\u003c\/strong\u003e : Very small (15 mm)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit type\u003c\/strong\u003e : Miniature cherry (micro-cherry)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTexture\/flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e : Juicy, soft, light\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 . Sow seeds \u003cstrong\u003e3–6 mm (1\/8–1\/4\")\u003c\/strong\u003e deep in light potting soil and maintain a temperature of \u003cstrong\u003e23–29°C\u003c\/strong\u003e until germination (5–10 days). During the hardening-off period, reduce watering and nitrogen application to encourage compact seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eTransplant 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 plant \u003cstrong\u003eone per pot\u003c\/strong\u003e for containers and hanging baskets. Provide \u003cstrong\u003efull sun (level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eregular watering\u003c\/strong\u003e (level 3). No staking or pinching is necessary: ​​let it cascade naturally.\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 small cherries are a bright red. To get an early harvest, pick those that are showing their \u003cstrong\u003efirst signs of color\u003c\/strong\u003e , then let them finish ripening 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 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 for \u003cstrong\u003ehanging baskets and decorative pots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e • Excellent \u003cstrong\u003eas a snack\u003c\/strong\u003e , picked straight from the plant \u003cbr\u003e• Ideal for \u003cstrong\u003echildren\u003c\/strong\u003e , who love to collect it\u003cbr\u003e • Delicious \u003cstrong\u003ein salads\u003c\/strong\u003e , pizzas, platters or fresh salsas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The 'Hundreds and Thousands' tomato is a true productivity powerhouse: simple, cheerful, bursting with fruit, and perfect for small spaces. An essential heirloom variety for a fun, bountiful, and effortless vegetable garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53075565838496,"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_Hundreds_and_Thousands_bio_Gaia.jpg?v=1765288512","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/ga-tomate-hundreds-and-thousands-bio","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}