{"product_id":"ga-tomate-oxheart-mix-bio","title":"Organic 'Oxheart Mix' Tomato","description":"\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic 'Oxheart Mix' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, a delightful mix of red and white beefsteak tomatoes with sweet and melting flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eGaia's Oxheart Mix combines two heirloom beefsteak tomato varieties—red and white—that share an \u003cstrong\u003eelegant heart shape\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003edense, melting flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e , and a \u003cstrong\u003esweet, refined, and slightly sugary flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e . Indeterminate and prolific, these tomatoes offer an abundance of large, meaty fruits perfect for generous slices, rich salads, carpaccios, or cooked dishes where their velvety texture shines. Their irresistible visual appeal, with their gentle curves and romantic appearance, makes this a tempting mix for both gardeners and chefs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis heirloom variety is \u003cstrong\u003esurprisingly productive\u003c\/strong\u003e : despite their large size, these beefsteak tomatoes produce abundantly all summer long. The red version offers a deeper, fruitier flavor, while the white provides a subtle, creamy sweetness—a perfect combination for adding variety to your vegetable garden.\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 : Mixture of red and white beefsteak tomatoes, dense and sweet flesh, very prolific\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. Maintain a temperature of \u003cstrong\u003e23–29°C\u003c\/strong\u003e for rapid germination in \u003cstrong\u003e5 to 10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e . Reduce watering and nitrogen during hardening off to strengthen seedlings before transplanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Transplant when the 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 . Due to the significant weight of the fruit, install \u003cstrong\u003esturdy supports\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e Harvesting and preservation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eHarvest when the red or white fruits have fully developed their color. To bring forward the harvest, 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 preserve their melting texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e Usage ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e • Superb \u003cstrong\u003ein thick slices\u003c\/strong\u003e , perfect for sandwiches, burgers and gourmet salads\u003cbr\u003e • Delicious in \u003cstrong\u003etomato carpaccio\u003c\/strong\u003e , where their natural sweetness is fully expressed\u003cbr\u003e • Excellent in \u003cstrong\u003estews or roasts\u003c\/strong\u003e , thanks to their dense flesh\u003cbr\u003e • Ideal for \u003cstrong\u003etasting plates\u003c\/strong\u003e , combining deep red and creamy white\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eGaia's Oxheart Mix is ​​a celebration of the romantic charm of beefsteak tomatoes: generous, sweet, prolific, and visually irresistible. A heritage blend that enriches the vegetable garden with elegance, diversity, and sumptuous flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53075567870112,"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_OxheartMix_bioGaia.jpg?v=1765213405","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/ga-tomate-oxheart-mix-bio","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}