{"product_id":"ga-tomate-morden-yellow-bio","title":"Organic 'Morden Yellow' Tomato","description":"\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic 'Morden Yellow' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from Gaia seed company, an early Canadian sun-yellow, sweet and perfectly uniform\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe 'Morden Yellow' tomato is a heritage variety developed in the 1950s at the Morden Research Station in Manitoba. Born from a breeding program aimed at creating tomatoes adapted to cool climates and short growing seasons, it quickly distinguished itself for its \u003cstrong\u003eremarkable earliness\u003c\/strong\u003e , hardiness, and \u003cstrong\u003evibrant sunny yellow color\u003c\/strong\u003e . Its round, uniform, medium-sized fruits offer a sweet, light, and refreshing flavor, ideal for summer salads and colorful dishes where brightness and delicacy are desired. Indeterminate and vigorous, this variety produces consistently even in challenging conditions, making it a valuable ally for northern gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIts juicy, balanced flesh, lacking pronounced acidity, makes it particularly appreciated by those seeking a mild tomato that's easy to incorporate into their cooking. Its simple appearance and flavor perfectly embody traditional Canadian horticulture: efficient, hardy, and delicious.\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\/Carry\u003c\/strong\u003e : Indeterminate, vigorous\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 : Canadian heritage variety, very early maturing, adapted to cool climates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Sunny yellow \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit shape\u003c\/strong\u003e : Round and uniform\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit size\/weight\u003c\/strong\u003e : Average\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit type\u003c\/strong\u003e : Saladette\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTexture\/flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e : Juicy, soft\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\u003c\/strong\u003e before the last frost. Sow seeds \u003cstrong\u003e3–6 mm (1\/8–1\/4\")\u003c\/strong\u003e deep in 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 . During hardening off, reduce watering and nitrogen application to encourage strong seedlings well-adapted to outdoor conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eTransplant outdoors once 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 and \u003cstrong\u003eregular watering (watering level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e . \u003cstrong\u003eSturdy staking\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended to support vigorous growth and continuous fruit 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\u003e Harvest when the fruits have developed a beautiful, uniform, sunny yellow color. To get an earlier harvest, pick tomatoes that have \u003cstrong\u003ealready begun to color\u003c\/strong\u003e , then let them ripen off the vine at \u003cstrong\u003e22°C or higher\u003c\/strong\u003e . Store them between \u003cstrong\u003e12 and 21°C\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003e95%\u003c\/strong\u003e relative humidity to preserve their soft texture and 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• Excellent \u003cstrong\u003ein fresh salads\u003c\/strong\u003e , where its natural sweetness shines through\u003cbr\u003e • Perfect \u003cstrong\u003esliced\u003c\/strong\u003e ​​for light sandwiches or summer burgers\u003cbr\u003e • Delicious in \u003cstrong\u003eyellow salsa\u003c\/strong\u003e , decorative and bright\u003cbr\u003e • Looks stunning on \u003cstrong\u003eplates of heirloom tomatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e , creating a beautiful contrast with red, purple, or orange tomatoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The 'Morden Yellow' tomato is a true ray of Canadian sunshine: early-maturing, reliable, flavorful, and wonderfully adapted to cooler climates. A heritage variety to grow to brighten the vegetable garden as surely as the plate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53075567116448,"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_MordenYellow_bioGaia.jpg?v=1765220029","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/ga-tomate-morden-yellow-bio","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}