{"product_id":"ga-tomate-pink-brandywine-bio","title":"Organic 'Pink Brandywine' Tomato","description":"\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic 'Pink Brandywine' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, a legendary pink beefsteak, sweet, juicy and sumptuous\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe 'Pink Brandywine' tomato is one of the world's most famous heirloom varieties, often considered the gold standard for \u003cstrong\u003epink steak tomatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e . Indeterminate, productive, and with \u003cstrong\u003epotato-like foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e , it produces very large, vibrant pink fruits with \u003cstrong\u003ethin skin\u003c\/strong\u003e , meltingly tender, sweet, non-acidic, and incredibly aromatic flesh. Perfectly suited for slicing, it boasts a silky, juicy texture, a rich aroma, and a delicate flavor that make it a must-have for lovers of heirloom tomatoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e More productive than many other varieties of its kind, 'Pink Brandywine' offers a generous harvest throughout the season, richly rewarding the gardener who provides it with sun, warmth, and good staking. It is a gourmet tomato: voluptuous, elegant, and considered by many to be one of the best pink tomatoes in the world.\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 : Iconic heritage variety, thin skin, sweet and non-acidic flavor, very large fruit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Vibrant pink\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit shape\u003c\/strong\u003e : Large, ribbed beefsteak\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit size\/weight\u003c\/strong\u003e : Very large (XL)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eType of fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e : Pink beefsteak\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTexture\/flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e : Melting, juicy, soft, thin skin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFarming method\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eSow indoors \u003cstrong\u003e6 to 8 weeks before the last frost\u003c\/strong\u003e . 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 for germination in \u003cstrong\u003e5 to 10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e . Reduce watering and nitrogen during hardening off to produce strong seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Transplant once 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 , \u003cstrong\u003eregular watering (watering level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e , and install \u003cstrong\u003esturdy staking\u003c\/strong\u003e , essential for supporting the enormous, fleshy fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting and preservation\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eHarvest when the fruit turns a \u003cstrong\u003evibrant pink\u003c\/strong\u003e and is slightly soft. To advance the harvest, pick those that have already begun \u003cstrong\u003eto color\u003c\/strong\u003e , then let them ripen at \u003cstrong\u003e22°C or above\u003c\/strong\u003e off the vine. Store at \u003cstrong\u003e12–21°C\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003e95%\u003c\/strong\u003e relative humidity to preserve their juicy, delicate flesh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eUsage ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e • Exceptional \u003cstrong\u003ein thick slices\u003c\/strong\u003e , ideal for sandwiches, gourmet burgers and tasting platters\u003cbr\u003e • Delicious in \u003cstrong\u003esalads of heirloom tomatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e , where its pink color shines\u003cbr\u003e • Perfect for \u003cstrong\u003esummer dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e : carpaccios, open-faced sandwiches, composed salads\u003cbr\u003e • Sublime in \u003cstrong\u003esimple cooking\u003c\/strong\u003e , which lets the flavor dominate (olive oil, basil, salt)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe 'Pink Brandywine' tomato is an icon: voluptuous, flavorful, elegant, and deeply loved by gardeners. 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