{"product_id":"ga-tomate-karma-purple-bio","title":"Organic 'Karma Purple' Tomato","description":"\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic 'Karma Purple' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, a rare purple cocktail tomato, juicy, sweet and perfectly suited to northern climates\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe 'Karma Purple' tomato, developed by \u003cstrong\u003eKaren Olivier\u003c\/strong\u003e , is part of the renowned KARMA series, known for its vibrant colors, exceptional flavor, and adaptability. Indeterminate, vigorous, and with \u003cstrong\u003epotato-like foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e , it produces charming, rich, and juicy \u003cstrong\u003epurple\u003c\/strong\u003e fruits early in the season, with a sweetness that fully develops at maturity. A \u003cstrong\u003erare cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e tomato, it offers a superb, complex, and sweet flavor with a delightful aroma when perfectly ripe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Hardy and reliable, 'Karma Purple' is perfectly suited to \u003cstrong\u003enorthern gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e thanks to its early maturity, tolerance to harsh conditions, and consistent production. It also stands out aesthetically with its deep purple hue, appealing in salads as well as in heirloom tomato platters.\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, potato-like foliage\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 120 to 180 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 : KARMA series, rare purple cocktail, early-maturing and adapted to the north\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Deep purple\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit shape\u003c\/strong\u003e : Round cocktail\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit size\/weight\u003c\/strong\u003e : Small to medium (cocktail)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit type\u003c\/strong\u003e : Cocktail \/ enlarged cherry\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTexture\/flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e : Juicy, sweet, fragrant\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 . Sow 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 water and nitrogen during hardening off to produce strong seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Transplant outdoors when all risk of frost has passed. Space plants \u003cstrong\u003e60 to 90 cm (24 to 36 inches)\u003c\/strong\u003e apart and leave \u003cstrong\u003e120 to 180 cm (4 to 6 feet)\u003c\/strong\u003e between rows. Provide \u003cstrong\u003efull sun (level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003eregular watering (watering level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e , and \u003cstrong\u003esturdy staking\u003c\/strong\u003e , essential for vigorous growth.\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 a \u003cstrong\u003erich, uniform purple\u003c\/strong\u003e , a sign of fully developed flavor. To get a head start, pick the fruit that has already begun \u003cstrong\u003eto color\u003c\/strong\u003e , then let it ripen off the vine at \u003cstrong\u003e22°C or higher\u003c\/strong\u003e . Store it between \u003cstrong\u003e12 and 21°C\u003c\/strong\u003e , at \u003cstrong\u003e95% relative humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e , to maintain its sweetness and juiciness.\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 salads\u003c\/strong\u003e , where its purple color creates a superb contrast\u003cbr\u003e • Perfect \u003cstrong\u003eas a snack\u003c\/strong\u003e , thanks to its juicy sweetness\u003cbr\u003e • Looks wonderful in \u003cstrong\u003etrays of heirloom tomatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e • Excellent for \u003cstrong\u003epurple salsas\u003c\/strong\u003e or creative dishes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe 'Karma Purple' tomato is a jewel of the KARMA series: a rare, purple, early-maturing, juicy, sweet cocktail tomato perfectly suited to Canadian climates. 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