{"product_id":"ga-tomate-orange-green-zebra-bio","title":"Organic 'Orange Green Zebra' tomato","description":"\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic 'Orange Green Zebra' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, an amber and green zebra-striped tomato, vibrant, juicy and extraordinarily tasty\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe 'Orange Green Zebra' tomato is a splendid heirloom variety inspired by the famous Green Zebra, but with its own unique flavor and appearance. Indeterminate and highly prolific, it produces charming, medium-sized tomatoes with a \u003cstrong\u003egolden amber skin streaked with green\u003c\/strong\u003e , creating a vibrant and luminous contrast. Its flavor, often considered \u003cstrong\u003esuperior to that of the classic Green Zebra\u003c\/strong\u003e , is juicy, balanced, lively, and slightly fruity, making it ideal for fresh salads, colorful salsas, or summer dishes where a decorative and aromatic tomato is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This variety is also distinguished by its high productivity, offering an abundance of fruit throughout the season. It is among the heirloom tomatoes favored by gardeners who appreciate striped and tangy varieties but seek a more rounded sweetness and added aromatic complexity.\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 : 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 : Amber fruit with green stripes, superior flavor to Green Zebra, very prolific, excellent in salads and salsas\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. Sow 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 germination in \u003cstrong\u003e5 to 10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e . Reduce watering and nitrogen during hardening off to strengthen the seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Transplant when frost is no longer a threat. Plant them \u003cstrong\u003e60 to 90 cm (24 to 36\")\u003c\/strong\u003e apart, with \u003cstrong\u003e120 to 180 cm (4 to 6')\u003c\/strong\u003e between rows. Give them \u003cstrong\u003efull sun (level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003eregular watering (watering level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e , and install \u003cstrong\u003esturdy staking\u003c\/strong\u003e , which is necessary to support their indeterminate growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e Harvesting and preservation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eHarvest when the fruits have developed their beautiful \u003cstrong\u003eamber color streaked with green\u003c\/strong\u003e . To speed up the harvest, pick the tomatoes that have 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 them between \u003cstrong\u003e12 and 21°C\u003c\/strong\u003e , with \u003cstrong\u003e95%\u003c\/strong\u003e relative humidity, to preserve their juicy texture and vibrant flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e Usage ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e • Perfect in \u003cstrong\u003ecolorful salads\u003c\/strong\u003e , where its green stripes provide contrast\u003cbr\u003e • Delicious in \u003cstrong\u003elive salsas\u003c\/strong\u003e , slightly tangy and very aromatic\u003cbr\u003e • Looks stunning on \u003cstrong\u003eplates of heirloom tomatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e , thanks to its zebra pattern\u003cbr\u003e • Excellent \u003cstrong\u003eroasted or grilled\u003c\/strong\u003e , its sweetness intensifies with heat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Orange Green Zebra'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e tomato is a vibrant and luminous heirloom variety, combining natural beauty, balanced acidity, and fruity sweetness. An essential tomato for gardeners who love striped varieties and desire a refined flavor and abundant yield.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53075567542432,"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_OrangeGreenZebra_bioGaia.jpg?v=1765218082","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/ga-tomate-orange-green-zebra-bio","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}