{"product_id":"ga-tomate-oaxacan-jewel-beefsteak-bio","title":"Organic 'Oaxacan Jewel Beefsteak' Tomato","description":"\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic 'Oaxacan Jewel Beefsteak' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from Gaia seed company, a splendid pre-Columbian tomato with yellow and red marbling, fruity, juicy and tropical\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe 'Oaxacan Jewel Beefsteak' tomato is a Mexican heirloom variety of extraordinary beauty. Its large, beefsteak-type fruits display \u003cstrong\u003evibrant yellow and red marbling\u003c\/strong\u003e , creating a sun-kissed gem effect that immediately catches the eye. Indeterminate, vigorous, and reaching \u003cstrong\u003e150 to 180 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e in height, it produces an abundance of large, juicy, fresh, slightly acidic, and \u003cstrong\u003edelicately fruity\u003c\/strong\u003e tomatoes, evoking both the tropics and traditional Oaxacan cuisine. Its dense yet melting flesh makes it an exceptional variety for \u003cstrong\u003evibrant salsas\u003c\/strong\u003e , colorful salads, creamy sauces, and thick slices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eConsidered a \u003cstrong\u003epre-Columbian\u003c\/strong\u003e variety, 'Oaxacan Jewel' also possesses remarkable natural disease resistance, making it a valuable choice for gardeners seeking beauty, productivity, and robustness in a single tomato.\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, very vigorous\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 150 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 : Large, mottled yellow and red fruit, fruity and tropical flavor, pre-Columbian, disease resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eSow indoors \u003cstrong\u003e6 to 8 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e before the last frost. Bury 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 to ensure rapid germination (5–10 days). 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\u003e60 to 90 cm (24 to 36 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 , \u003cstrong\u003eregular watering (watering level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e , and \u003cstrong\u003esturdy staking\u003c\/strong\u003e to support vigorous growth and large fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e Harvesting and preservation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eHarvest when the fruit has fully developed its beautiful yellow and red marbling. To get a head start, pick the fruit that is showing its \u003cstrong\u003efirst signs of 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%\u003c\/strong\u003e relative humidity, to preserve its juiciness and fruity aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e Usage ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e • Perfect for \u003cstrong\u003efresh salsas\u003c\/strong\u003e , bursting with color and flavor\u003cbr\u003e • Wonderful \u003cstrong\u003ein thick slices\u003c\/strong\u003e , for sandwiches and heirloom tomato platters\u003cbr\u003e • Excellent for \u003cstrong\u003efruity or creamy sauces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e • Delicious \u003cstrong\u003eroasted or grilled\u003c\/strong\u003e , concentrating its tropical notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe 'Oaxacan Jewel Beefsteak' tomato is a true gem of Mexican horticultural heritage: sumptuous, flavorful, resilient, and bursting with character. A must-have variety for any gardener who wants to grow a tomato that is both artistic and extraordinarily delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53075567280288,"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_OaxacanJewelBeefsteak_bioGaia.jpg?v=1765216901","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/ga-tomate-oaxacan-jewel-beefsteak-bio","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}