{"product_id":"ga-tomate-orange-peach-bio","title":"Organic 'Orange Peach' Tomato","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic 'Orange Peach' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, a small, fuzzy, peach-colored tomato that is sweet, juicy, and rich in beta-carotene.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The 'Orange Peach' tomato is a charming and whimsical heirloom variety, born from a chance cross in the fields of James Weaver, a Pennsylvania farmer and renowned expert on heirloom tomatoes. Inspired by the old French variety 'Yellow Peach', it is an even more vibrant version, with \u003cstrong\u003eround, peach-orange\u003c\/strong\u003e fruits adorned with a \u003cstrong\u003eslightly fuzzy skin\u003c\/strong\u003e reminiscent of the sweetness of real orchard fruits. Indeterminate and forming bushes about 1 meter tall, it produces generous, sweet, juicy tomatoes weighing \u003cstrong\u003e50 to 80 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e , naturally rich in \u003cstrong\u003ebeta-carotene\u003c\/strong\u003e , which further enhances their warm color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e'Orange Peach' brings a truly novel and poetic touch to the vegetable garden: its unexpected appearance, soft texture, and delicately sweet flavor appeal to both gardeners and gourmets. It lends itself equally well to fresh eating and colorful preparations where its pastel hue and bright taste truly shine.\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 : Undetermined, compact carry\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 100 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 : Fuzzy, peach-colored fruit, sweet and juicy, rich in beta-carotene; a variety resulting from a natural cross.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e Farming method\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 a light potting mix and maintain a stable temperature of \u003cstrong\u003e23–29°C\u003c\/strong\u003e for 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 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 and \u003cstrong\u003eregular watering (watering level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e . Provide \u003cstrong\u003esturdy support\u003c\/strong\u003e , as the indeterminate, even compact, growth habit can produce numerous fruit clusters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eHarvesting and preservation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Harvest when the fruit has reached its beautiful peach-orange hue. To encourage earlier ripening, pick those that have shown their \u003cstrong\u003efirst signs of 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 maintain their subtle sweetness and juicy texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e Usage ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e • Delicious \u003cstrong\u003ewhen eaten fresh\u003c\/strong\u003e , where its softness and downy texture are a pleasant surprise.\u003cbr\u003e • Perfect for \u003cstrong\u003ecolorful salads\u003c\/strong\u003e and summer plates\u003cbr\u003e • Excellent in \u003cstrong\u003efruity salsa\u003c\/strong\u003e , thanks to its sweet note\u003cbr\u003e • Superb in \u003cstrong\u003elight preserves\u003c\/strong\u003e or gourmet presentations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe 'Orange Peach' tomato brings poetry, sweetness and originality to the vegetable garden: a small, tender, luminous and tasty tomato, ideal for those who like to grow unique and charming heritage varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53075567640736,"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_OrangePeach_bioGaia.jpg?v=1765216711","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/ga-tomate-orange-peach-bio","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}