{"product_id":"ga-tomate-orange-banana-bio","title":"Organic 'Orange Banana' Tomato","description":"\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic 'Orange Banana' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, a long and sweet tomato with a fruity flavor, perfect for drying and preserving.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe 'Orange Banana' tomato is an irresistible heirloom variety that charms with its \u003cstrong\u003eelongated shape reminiscent of a small banana\u003c\/strong\u003e and its \u003cstrong\u003esweet, vibrant, and fruity flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e . Indeterminate and productive, it yields numerous bright orange fruits with firm, slightly juicy flesh, similar to that of a Roma tomato, making it \u003cstrong\u003eideal for drying\u003c\/strong\u003e , canning, thick sauces, or simmering dishes. Each fruit releases a rich, slightly sweet, sun-kissed aroma, perfect for those who love colorful and unique tomatoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Its dense texture and regular shape make it a favorite among gardeners looking for a processing tomato that is both decorative and flavorful. 'Orange Banana' produces generously throughout the season, even under varying growing conditions.\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 : Elongated orange fruits shaped like bananas, very sweet, Roma texture, excellent for drying and preserving\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 seeds \u003cstrong\u003e3–6 mm (1\/8–1\/4\")\u003c\/strong\u003e deep in a light potting mix. Maintain a temperature of \u003cstrong\u003e23–29°C\u003c\/strong\u003e to ensure rapid germination, usually in \u003cstrong\u003e5 to 10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e . Reduce watering and nitrogen during hardening off to produce robust, stress-resistant plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Transplant 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 necessary to support the numerous elongated fruit clusters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e Harvesting and preservation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eHarvest when the fruits display their characteristic bright orange color. To advance the harvest, pick tomatoes that have already begun \u003cstrong\u003eto 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 , at \u003cstrong\u003e95% relative humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e , to maintain their firm texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e Usage ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e • Perfect for \u003cstrong\u003edrying\u003c\/strong\u003e , producing sweet and fragrant strips\u003cbr\u003e • Ideal for \u003cstrong\u003epreserves\u003c\/strong\u003e , sauces and thick coulis\u003cbr\u003e • Delicious \u003cstrong\u003eroasted or candied\u003c\/strong\u003e , further concentrating its fruity notes\u003cbr\u003e • Interesting in \u003cstrong\u003ecolorful salads\u003c\/strong\u003e , offering a bright sweetness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The 'Orange Banana' tomato is a little ray of sunshine: original, sweet, productive, and perfect for processing. A must-have heirloom variety for gardeners looking for a truly distinctive orange-fleshed tomato.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53075567345824,"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_OrangeBanana_bioGaia.webp?v=1765217596","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/ga-tomate-orange-banana-bio","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}