{"product_id":"ga-tomate-italian-heirloom-bio","title":"Organic 'Italian Heirloom' Tomato","description":"\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic 'Italian Heirloom' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from Gaia seed company, a large, versatile, meaty, and irresistibly tasty red tomato.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe 'Italian Heirloom' tomato is an exceptional heritage variety, renowned for its \u003cstrong\u003eculinary versatility\u003c\/strong\u003e , remarkable productivity, and natural disease resistance, including blight. Indeterminate, vigorous, and with regular foliage, it produces \u003cstrong\u003elarge, thick, meaty, and juicy red fruits weighing 12 to 20 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e , with a \u003cstrong\u003ebalanced sweet-tart flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e . Their dense texture makes them ideal for generous slices, sauces, salsas, preserves, and everyday cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e 'Italian Heirloom' is one of those reliable varieties that produce abundantly all season long, even in varying conditions. Highly recommended for home gardens, it embodies the charm of Italian heirloom tomatoes: generous, flavorful, versatile, and robust.\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 : 120 to 150 cm (4 to 5 ft)\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 large red tomato, balanced flavor, resistant to blight, highly versatile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Bright red\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit shape\u003c\/strong\u003e : Round, broad to slightly flattened\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit size\/weight\u003c\/strong\u003e : Large (12–20 oz)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eType of fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e : Beefsteak \/ versatile table tomato\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTexture\/flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e : Meaty, thick, juicy, balanced 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 the last frost\u003c\/strong\u003e . Plant the seeds \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 , allowing for rapid germination (5–10 days). Reduce watering and nitrogen during hardening off to produce seedlings ready for vigorous growth.\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 inches)\u003c\/strong\u003e apart, with \u003cstrong\u003e120 to 180 cm (4 to 6 feet)\u003c\/strong\u003e between rows. Provide \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003eregular watering\u003c\/strong\u003e (level 3), and \u003cstrong\u003esturdy staking\u003c\/strong\u003e , necessary to support the large, fleshy 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\u003eHarvest when the fruit has turned a deep red and reached its full flavor. To get an early harvest, pick the fruit that has just begun \u003cstrong\u003eto color\u003c\/strong\u003e , then let it ripen off the vine at \u003cstrong\u003e22°C or higher\u003c\/strong\u003e . Store at \u003cstrong\u003e12–21°C\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e95% relative humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e to preserve its freshness and 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 • Delicious \u003cstrong\u003ein thick slices\u003c\/strong\u003e , perfect for sandwiches and heirloom tomato platters\u003cbr\u003e • Ideal for \u003cstrong\u003efresh salsa\u003c\/strong\u003e , thanks to its thick texture\u003cbr\u003e • Excellent for \u003cstrong\u003ecanning\u003c\/strong\u003e , quartering, or sauce\u003cbr\u003e • Perfect for \u003cstrong\u003ehomemade Italian pasta and sauces\u003c\/strong\u003e , where its richness is fully expressed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe 'Italian Heirloom' tomato is a true champion of the home vegetable garden: generous, resistant, delicious, and incredibly versatile. An essential heritage variety for any gardener looking for a large, reliable, and flavorful red tomato.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53075565969568,"sku":"GAI-SEMENCES","price":4.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/ItalianHeirloomTomatoGaia.webp?v=1765232728","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/ga-tomate-italian-heirloom-bio","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}