{"product_id":"ga-tomate-persimmon-bio","title":"Organic 'Persimmon' Tomato","description":"\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic 'Persimmon' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, an enormous peach-orange beefsteak with rich, fruity and sumptuous flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe 'Persimmon' tomato is a spectacular heirloom variety, prized for its \u003cstrong\u003elarge, peach-orange fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e and dense, velvety, and deeply aromatic flesh. Indeterminate and extraordinarily vigorous, it produces plump, beefsteak-type tomatoes in late summer, slightly bumpy at the shoulders and perfectly round at the base. Its color evolves from \u003cstrong\u003elight green\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong\u003edeep peach\u003c\/strong\u003e , offering a warm and luminous gradient. The plants, remarkably hardy even in cool summers, typically bear \u003cstrong\u003eone or two fruits per cluster\u003c\/strong\u003e , all resistant to cracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe firm, meaty, almost creamy flesh contains small pockets of seeds and offers a \u003cstrong\u003erich, fruity, sweet, and slightly acidic\u003c\/strong\u003e flavor, making 'Persimmon' a tomato of choice for thick slices, heirloom tomato platters, gourmet sandwiches, or any dish that showcases the texture of a true heritage beefsteak. It's a variety that impresses as much with its beauty as with its flavor.\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 : Large peach-orange fruit, rich and fruity flesh, hardy and resistant to cracking, perfect for slicing\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 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 develop strong, well-prepared seedlings for the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Transplant when all risk of frost has passed. Space the 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 \u003cstrong\u003esturdy staking\u003c\/strong\u003e , essential for supporting its enormous, heavy, fleshy fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eHarvesting and preservation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Harvest when the fruit reaches its beautiful peach-orange hue and yields slightly to pressure. To get a head start, pick the fruit as soon as it begins \u003cstrong\u003eto color\u003c\/strong\u003e , then let it ripen off the vine at \u003cstrong\u003e22°C or higher\u003c\/strong\u003e . Store between \u003cstrong\u003e12 and 21°C\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003e95%\u003c\/strong\u003e relative humidity to preserve its creamy texture and fruity sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e Usage ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e • Exceptional \u003cstrong\u003ein thick slices\u003c\/strong\u003e , perfect for sandwiches, burgers or tomato carpaccio\u003cbr\u003e • Sublime in \u003cstrong\u003ea dish of heirloom tomatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e , thanks to its luminous color and velvety texture\u003cbr\u003e • Delicious \u003cstrong\u003ewhen cooked gently\u003c\/strong\u003e , where its fruity flavors become even more intense\u003cbr\u003e • Ideal for \u003cstrong\u003eelegant dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e , where you want to showcase a rich and meaty tomato\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe 'Persimmon' tomato is a true heirloom marvel: generous, sumptuous, hardy, and profoundly flavorful. An exceptional variety for gardeners seeking a colorful, sweet, and unforgettable beefsteak.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53075568099488,"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_PERSIMMON_gaia.jpg?v=1765212486","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/ga-tomate-persimmon-bio","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}