{"product_id":"ga-tomate-oxheart-white-bio","title":"Organic 'Oxheart White' Tomato","description":"\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic 'Oxheart White' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, a splendid ivory-colored beefsteak tomato, sweet, sugary and surprisingly productive\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe 'Oxheart White' tomato is one of the palest and most delicate varieties in the large beefsteak family. Indeterminate and highly productive, it develops relatively slender but surprisingly fruitful vines that bear \u003cstrong\u003eivory-colored, 6- to 10-ounce fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e with tender flesh and remarkable sweetness all summer long—and until the first frosts. Its flavor is \u003cstrong\u003esweet, light, and subtly fruity\u003c\/strong\u003e , perfect for elegant sandwiches, refined salads, or creating a rare, smooth, and velvety \u003cstrong\u003ewhite tomato sauce\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eDespite its delicate appearance, 'Oxheart White' produces abundantly and continuously. Its creamy texture and almost translucent color make it a sought-after heirloom tomato, prized as much for its unique aesthetic as for its deliciously different taste compared to traditional red tomatoes. Staking, recommended from the start, will quickly help manage the weight of its generous harvests.\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\/growth\u003c\/strong\u003e : Indeterminate, fine and productive vines\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 : White beef heart, very sweet, tender flesh, ideal for white sauces and sandwiches\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. Bury the seeds \u003cstrong\u003e3–6 mm (1\/8–1\/4\")\u003c\/strong\u003e deep in a light potting mix, then maintain a 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 produce strong plants despite their later delicate shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Transplant when temperatures are safe. Space plants \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. Provide \u003cstrong\u003efull sun (level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003eregular watering (watering level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e , and install \u003cstrong\u003efirm staking\u003c\/strong\u003e from the start, which is essential for supporting abundant fruit production.\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 reached its fully developed ivory or cream color. To bring forward the harvest, pick those showing their \u003cstrong\u003efirst signs of color\u003c\/strong\u003e (light yellowing), 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 the fruit's sweetness and creamy texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e Usage ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e • Perfect for \u003cstrong\u003eelegant sandwiches\u003c\/strong\u003e , where its creamy sweetness shines\u003cbr\u003e • Delicious in \u003cstrong\u003edelicate salads\u003c\/strong\u003e , adding a touch of ivory elegance\u003cbr\u003e • Ideal for preparing a rare and exquisite \u003cstrong\u003ewhite tomato sauce\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e • Looks stunning in \u003cstrong\u003etrays of heirloom tomatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e , visually contrasting the colorful varieties\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe 'Oxheart White' tomato is a pale and poetic marvel: a sweet, delicate, and extraordinarily productive beefsteak. A precious heirloom variety for gardeners wishing to grow a truly unique tomato, as beautiful as it is delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53075567902880,"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_Oxheartwhite_Gaia.jpg?v=1765213344","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/ga-tomate-oxheart-white-bio","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}