{"product_id":"ga-tomate-purple-calabash-bio","title":"Organic 'Purple Calabash' Tomato","description":"\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic 'Purple Calabash' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, an old-fashioned purple wrinkled tomato with rich and deep flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe 'Purple Calabash' tomato is a spectacular heirloom variety, renowned for its \u003cstrong\u003edeeply pleated, lobed, and sculptural fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e , almost reminiscent of a small purple pumpkin. Indeterminate, drought-tolerant, and remarkably disease-resistant, it produces an abundance of tomatoes around 5 cm in diameter, with a color ranging from \u003cstrong\u003echocolate brown to deep purple and wine-like hues\u003c\/strong\u003e . Their flavor is equally unique: intensely rich, complex, slightly tannic, with an almost \u003cstrong\u003evinous\u003c\/strong\u003e character and a subtle \u003cstrong\u003ecitrus finish\u003c\/strong\u003e . This aromatic depth makes it an exceptional tomato for refined sauces, stews, and salads, where it lends an incomparable flavor profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eConsidered one of the purplest tomatoes among heirloom varieties, 'Purple Calabash' is prized as much for its dramatic appearance as for its hardiness and excellent storage qualities. A rare, bold, and characterful tomato, perfect for gardeners who love heirloom varieties with a strong personality.\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 : Deeply wrinkled fruit, dark purple color, drought tolerant, rich and complex flavor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eFarming method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Sow indoors \u003cstrong\u003e6 to 8 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e before the last frost. Plant the 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 rapid germination in \u003cstrong\u003e5 to 10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e . Reduce watering and nitrogen during hardening off to produce stronger seedlings better suited to outdoor growth.\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\")\u003c\/strong\u003e apart and leave \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 , which is especially important to support the large quantity of heavy, wrinkled fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e Harvesting and preservation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eHarvest when the fruits have fully developed their deep purple color and slightly soft texture. To get an earlier harvest, pick the fruits that have just begun \u003cstrong\u003eto 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, as this variety stores surprisingly well for an heirloom tomato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e Usage ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e • Excellent for \u003cstrong\u003erich sauces\u003c\/strong\u003e , reductions and stews\u003cbr\u003e • Delicious in \u003cstrong\u003ecomplex salads\u003c\/strong\u003e , adding a tannic and fruity touch\u003cbr\u003e • Magnificent in \u003cstrong\u003eroasted dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e , where its deep aromas are concentrated\u003cbr\u003e • Superb in \u003cstrong\u003etrays of heirloom tomatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e , thanks to its sculpted shape and dramatic color\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe 'Purple Calabash' tomato is a true botanical work of art: intense, mysterious, and profoundly flavorful. An essential heirloom variety for gardeners seeking an original, hardy tomato with unparalleled aromatic richness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53075568591008,"sku":"GAI-SEMENCES","price":4.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/Tomate_PurpleCalabash_bioGaia.webp?v=1765211656","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/ga-tomate-purple-calabash-bio","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}