{"product_id":"ga-tomate-japanese-dwarf-bio","title":"Organic 'Japanese Dwarf' Tomato","description":"\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic 'Japanese Dwarf' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, a small, compact Russian dwarf variety, productive and perfect for small spaces\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe 'Japanese Dwarf' tomato—despite its name, a \u003cstrong\u003eheirloom variety of Russian origin\u003c\/strong\u003e —is a beautiful dwarf tomato bred for growing in small spaces. Determinate, compact, and extremely structured, it forms a small, tree-like plant about \u003cstrong\u003e40 to 50 cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e30 cm wide\u003c\/strong\u003e , with regular, rough foliage. It produces abundant small, \u003cstrong\u003ebright red\u003c\/strong\u003e , round to oblong tomatoes weighing \u003cstrong\u003e30 to 70 g (1 to 3 oz)\u003c\/strong\u003e . Their flavor is sweet to sweet-tart, offering a fresh and pleasant balance, ideal for snacking, everyday salads, or container gardening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThanks to its compact size, surprising productivity, and rapid maturity ( \u003cstrong\u003e50–60 days\u003c\/strong\u003e ), 'Japanese Dwarf' is an excellent option for balconies, patios, urban gardens, or even growing in 2- to 3-gallon pots. A robust, charming, and delightfully practical variety.\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 : Determinate, compact dwarf and tree-like\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 40 to 50 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 : Russian dwarf variety, very productive, ideal for small spaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Bright red \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit shape\u003c\/strong\u003e : Round to oblong\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit size\/weight\u003c\/strong\u003e : Small (30–70 g \/ 1–3 oz)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit type\u003c\/strong\u003e : Small salad \/ dwarf\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTexture\/flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e : Mild to sweet-tart, juicy\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 the last frost\u003c\/strong\u003e . Place the seeds \u003cstrong\u003e3–6 mm (1\/8–1\/4\")\u003c\/strong\u003e deep in a light potting mix and maintain a temperature between \u003cstrong\u003e23 and 29°C\u003c\/strong\u003e for germination in \u003cstrong\u003e5 to 10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e . Reduce watering and nitrogen during hardening-off to produce sturdy, robust plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eTransplant into the garden or into pots after all risk of frost has passed. Space plants \u003cstrong\u003e30 to 45 cm (12 to 18 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 and \u003cstrong\u003eregular watering (watering level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e . Thanks to its determined and compact growth habit, \u003cstrong\u003eminimal staking\u003c\/strong\u003e is sufficient.\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 bright red color. For an earlier start to the harvest, 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 between \u003cstrong\u003e12 and 21°C\u003c\/strong\u003e , at \u003cstrong\u003e95% relative humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e , to preserve their juicy 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 • Perfect \u003cstrong\u003eas a snack\u003c\/strong\u003e , easy to chew and soft\u003cbr\u003e • Excellent \u003cstrong\u003ein everyday salads\u003c\/strong\u003e , adding color and freshness \u003cbr\u003e• Ideal for \u003cstrong\u003egrowing in pots\u003c\/strong\u003e , even in very small spaces\u003cbr\u003e • Delicious in \u003cstrong\u003equick preserves\u003c\/strong\u003e or as miniature roasted tomatoes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The 'Japanese Dwarf' tomato is a compact little marvel: productive, robust, flavorful, and incredibly practical. 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