{"product_id":"ga-tomate-latah-bio","title":"Organic 'Latah' Tomato","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic 'Latah' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from Gaia seed company, one of the earliest tomatoes in the world, bright red, flavorful and ideal for short growing seasons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The 'Latah' tomato is a heritage variety particularly prized in northern regions for its \u003cstrong\u003eexceptional earliness\u003c\/strong\u003e : it can begin producing only \u003cstrong\u003e50 days after transplanting\u003c\/strong\u003e , making it one of the very first red tomatoes of the season. Determinate, compact, and with regular foliage, it produces \u003cstrong\u003ebright red\u003c\/strong\u003e , round fruits approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5 cm (2\")\u003c\/strong\u003e in diameter. Its flavor is surprising for such an early tomato: sweet, balanced, fresh, and pleasant, with good shelf life and superior quality to many other ultra-early varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003ePerfect for cool climates, windy regions, short-season vegetable gardens, or gardeners eager for their first tomatoes, 'Latah' is reliable, productive, and undemanding. A true little champion of the early summer!\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 ripening)\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 : Determinate, compact\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 60 to 80 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 : Ultra-early (50 days), ideal variety for cold climates and short growing seasons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Bright red\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit shape\u003c\/strong\u003e : Round \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit size\/weight\u003c\/strong\u003e : Small to medium (~5 cm)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit type\u003c\/strong\u003e : Early Saladette\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTexture\/flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e : Juicy, sweet, good firmness for an early variety\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 seeds \u003cstrong\u003e3–6 mm (1\/8–1\/4\")\u003c\/strong\u003e deep in a light potting mix. Maintain a temperature between \u003cstrong\u003e23 and 29°C\u003c\/strong\u003e for rapid germination (5 to 10 days). Reduce water and nitrogen during hardening off to produce strong, compact 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 . The determinate growth habit requires little staking, but light support may be helpful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting and preservation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Harvest when the fruit has turned a uniform bright red. To hasten the harvest, pick the fruit as soon as it begins \u003cstrong\u003eto color\u003c\/strong\u003e , then let it ripen off the vine at \u003cstrong\u003e22°C or above\u003c\/strong\u003e . Store at \u003cstrong\u003e12–21°C\u003c\/strong\u003e , under \u003cstrong\u003e95% relative humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e , to maintain 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\u003efresh salads\u003c\/strong\u003e , when you want a tender and sweet tomato early in the season\u003cbr\u003e • Delicious \u003cstrong\u003eas a snack\u003c\/strong\u003e , eaten straight from the garden\u003cbr\u003e • Ideal for the \u003cstrong\u003efirst salsas of summer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e • Excellent variety for \u003cstrong\u003enorthern gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e , unheated greenhouses, and beginners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The 'Latah' tomato is a little hero of cooler climates: fast-growing, reliable, flavorful, and generous despite its compact size. An essential heirloom variety to kick off the season in style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53075566395552,"sku":"GAI-SEMENCES","price":4.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/Tomate_Latah_biogaia.jpg?v=1765223488","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/ga-tomate-latah-bio","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}