{"product_id":"ga-tomate-kangaroo-paw-yellow-bio","title":"Organic 'Kangaroo Paw Yellow' tomato","description":"\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic 'Kangaroo Paw Yellow' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, a compact, vigorous and bright dwarf variety with tasty yellow fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe 'Kangaroo Paw Yellow' tomato is a charming and productive mid-season heirloom variety. A member of the \u003cstrong\u003ecompact dwarf\u003c\/strong\u003e tomato group, it produces uniform, sturdy, and surprisingly prolific plants despite its small size. Its rough, regular foliage, typical of dwarf lines, frames beautiful, \u003cstrong\u003ebright yellow\u003c\/strong\u003e , round to slightly flattened fruits weighing between \u003cstrong\u003e2 and 8 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e . Their flavor is sweet, pleasant, and well-balanced, making them an excellent tomato for everyday cooking as well as colorful dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Reaching a \u003cstrong\u003eheight of only 60 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e , this variety is perfect for pots, small gardens, tight flowerbeds, and edible landscaping. It represents the ideal combination of high yield, compact growth habit, and ease of care—a small tomato that delivers big results.\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, prolific\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 60 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 : Productive dwarf variety, very well suited to pots and small spaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Bright yellow\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit shape\u003c\/strong\u003e : Round to slightly flattened\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit size\/weight\u003c\/strong\u003e : Small to medium (2–8 oz)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit type\u003c\/strong\u003e : Saladette \/ dwarf\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTexture\/flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e : Soft, juicy, flavorful\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\u003c\/strong\u003e before the last frost. 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 for germination in \u003cstrong\u003e5 to 10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e . Reduce watering and nitrogen during hardening off to strengthen the seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Transplant when 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 . This determinate, compact variety requires little staking, but light support may be helpful at the peak of the season.\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 turns its \u003cstrong\u003echaracteristic bright yellow\u003c\/strong\u003e . To advance the harvest, pick those that show their \u003cstrong\u003efirst signs of color\u003c\/strong\u003e , then let them ripen off the vine at \u003cstrong\u003e22°C or higher\u003c\/strong\u003e . 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An ideal heirloom variety for all gardeners—even those with limited space—who want to harvest beautiful yellow fruit all summer long.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53075566231712,"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_KangarooPawYellow_biogaia.jpg?v=1765225883","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/ga-tomate-kangaroo-paw-yellow-bio","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}