{"product_id":"ga-tomate-midnight-sun-bio","title":"Organic 'Midnight Sun' Tomato","description":"\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic 'Midnight Sun' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from seed producer Gaia, a luminous Canadian creation with varied shapes and enchanting pink bursts\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe 'Midnight Sun' tomato is a recent and remarkable variety from the True North project by Canadian breeder \u003cstrong\u003eKaren Olivier\u003c\/strong\u003e . A cross between \u003cem\u003eLudmilla Pink Heart\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eCaptain Lucky\u003c\/em\u003e , this indeterminate variety is distinguished by its \u003cstrong\u003erange of shapes\u003c\/strong\u003e —round, heart-shaped, or teardrop-shaped—as well as its \u003cstrong\u003esunny yellow color punctuated with pink highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e , as if each fruit had been hand-painted. Its fruity, sweet, and vibrant flavor is reminiscent of the best modern bicolor tomatoes, offering an experience that is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The plant, with its \u003cstrong\u003epotato-like foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e , grows vigorously and requires sturdy staking to support its abundant production. Suitable for both home gardens and collection vegetable gardens, 'Midnight Sun' shines with its originality, flavor, and carefully cultivated Canadian heritage.\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-type foliage\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 150 to 200 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 : Recent Canadian creation (True North), varied shapes, pink bursts, fruity flavor, potato leaf\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Yellow with pink highlights\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit shape\u003c\/strong\u003e : Round, heart or teardrop\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit size\/weight\u003c\/strong\u003e : Average\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit type\u003c\/strong\u003e : Modern bicolor\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTexture\/flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e : Juicy, sweet and fruity\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 in \u003cstrong\u003eMarch\/April\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003e6 to 8 weeks before the last frost\u003c\/strong\u003e . Sow \u003cstrong\u003e5 mm (1\/4\")\u003c\/strong\u003e deep in a light, humus-rich potting mix. Maintain a temperature of around \u003cstrong\u003e25°C\u003c\/strong\u003e for germination in \u003cstrong\u003e7 to 15 days\u003c\/strong\u003e . Harden off the seedlings for \u003cstrong\u003e10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e before transplanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Transplant outdoors after the last frost, spacing the plants \u003cstrong\u003e60 to 70 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e apart, with \u003cstrong\u003e1 m\u003c\/strong\u003e between rows. Provide \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003elight, loose and rich\u003c\/strong\u003e soil, and \u003cstrong\u003esturdy staking\u003c\/strong\u003e , essential for supporting its dense foliage and vigorous production.\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 between \u003cstrong\u003e75 and 80 days\u003c\/strong\u003e after transplanting, when the fruit shows its bright yellow color enhanced with pink. To bring forward the harvest, pick those that have already shown their \u003cstrong\u003efirst color\u003c\/strong\u003e , then let them ripen off the vine at \u003cstrong\u003e22°C or higher\u003c\/strong\u003e . Store between \u003cstrong\u003e12 and 21°C\u003c\/strong\u003e , in \u003cstrong\u003e95%\u003c\/strong\u003e relative humidity, to preserve their fruity sweetness.\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 • Sublime in \u003cstrong\u003etwo-tone salads\u003c\/strong\u003e , where its pink highlights shine\u003cbr\u003e • Delicious \u003cstrong\u003esliced\u003c\/strong\u003e , thanks to its fruity sweetness\u003cbr\u003e • Perfect for \u003cstrong\u003eartistic dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e or creative cooking\u003cbr\u003e • Ideal in a \u003cstrong\u003emild salsa\u003c\/strong\u003e , or simply eaten raw in the garden\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe 'Midnight Sun' tomato is a modern celebration of Canadian craftsmanship: vibrant, sweet, generous, and full of charm. An ideal variety for passionate gardeners looking to grow a truly unique tomato, rich in color and character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53075566919840,"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_MidnightSun_bio.jpg?v=1765223316","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/ga-tomate-midnight-sun-bio","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}