{"product_id":"ga-tomate-red-pear-bio","title":"Organic 'Red Pear' Tomato","description":"\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic 'Red Pear' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, an old scarlet pear variety with spectacular yields and a vibrant flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe 'Red Pear' tomato is a heritage variety dating back to the 1700s, cherished for its old-fashioned charm and incredible productivity. Indeterminate and vigorous, it produces impressive clusters of \u003cstrong\u003ehundreds of small, pear-shaped red tomatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e in a vibrant scarlet that catches the eye in the garden and in the kitchen. Their flavor is full, juicy, and slightly tart, offering a refreshing balance perfect for snacks, salads, and summer dishes. Low in seeds and with a delicious texture, these little red pears are also excellent for dehydrating or lightly cooking to concentrate their sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis mid-season variety, deeply rooted in European horticultural heritage, is prized for its inexhaustible generosity: it produces abundantly throughout the summer, bringing life and color to the vegetable garden. 'Red Pear' embodies the simple and authentic beauty of heirloom tomatoes, with a touch of elegance that never goes unnoticed.\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 : Red, pear-shaped fruits, very productive, bright and juicy flavor, heritage variety from the 18th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Sow indoors \u003cstrong\u003e6 to 8 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e before the last frost. Plant seeds \u003cstrong\u003e3–6 mm (1\/8–1\/4\")\u003c\/strong\u003e deep in a light, warm 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 encourage strong seedlings before transplanting.\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 and leave \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 . \u003cstrong\u003eSturdy staking\u003c\/strong\u003e is essential to support the numerous fruit clusters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eHarvesting and preservation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Harvest when the fruits have turned scarlet and are fully expressing their tangy aroma. To get an early harvest, pick the tomatoes as soon as they begin \u003cstrong\u003eto color\u003c\/strong\u003e , then let them 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 their quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Usage ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e • Perfect as \u003cstrong\u003ea fresh, juicy and slightly tangy snack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e • Delicious in \u003cstrong\u003ecrunchy salads\u003c\/strong\u003e or colorful compositions\u003cbr\u003e • Excellent for \u003cstrong\u003edehydration\u003c\/strong\u003e , delivering surprising softness\u003cbr\u003e • Ideal for \u003cstrong\u003esmall roasts or stir-fries\u003c\/strong\u003e , where its texture holds up well\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe 'Red Pear' tomato is a gem of heritage: elegant, generous, and bursting with flavor. A variety that delights as much with its appearance as with its taste, and which fully deserves a place in any vegetable garden that cherishes heirloom tomatoes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53075568820384,"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_RedPear_bioGaia.jpg?v=1765210052","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/ga-tomate-red-pear-bio","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}