{"product_id":"ga-tomate-scarlet-gem-bio","title":"Organic 'Scarlet Gem' Tomato","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"407\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"407\"\u003eOrganic 'Scarlet Gem' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, a bright red cherry, sweet and generous\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003eThe 'Scarlet Gem' tomato boasts a profusion of tiny red blossoms that illuminate the plant like a summer garland. This heirloom, open-pollinated variety delights with its abundant clusters of \u003cstrong data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"652\"\u003ebright red\u003c\/strong\u003e cherry tomatoes, boasting a \u003cstrong data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"700\"\u003esweet, clean, and slightly tangy\u003c\/strong\u003e flavor. Their flesh is juicy yet firm, bursting with a vibrant and thirst-quenching freshness. Indeterminate, it grows vigorously and produces continuously, offering a harvest that lasts all summer long. It ripens early, in about \u003cstrong data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"966\"\u003e60 days\u003c\/strong\u003e , making it ideal for climates with short growing seasons or for impatient gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003eSmall in size but big on versatility, 'Scarlet Gem' is a welcome addition to salads, lunchboxes, grilled kebabs, or whole-tomato preserves, where it excels thanks to its thin skin and bright flavor. It's also perfect for snacking on straight from the garden, its sweetness seemingly made for enjoying on the go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Basil, parsley, carrot, asparagus, alliums, celery, borage, marigold, calendula, mint, sage, peppers, dill (until mature)\u003cbr data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003eNegative plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Potato, corn, kohlrabi, beetroot, fennel, peas, squash\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1937\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1675\"\u003eSpread\/Carry\u003c\/strong\u003e : Indeterminate, vigorous\u003cbr data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1723\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 150 to 200 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 25 seeds \u003cbr data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1780\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1797\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada\u003cbr data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1841\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1859\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e : Red cherry tomato, very sweet, quick ripening, abundant production\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"1942\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"1962\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"2334\"\u003e Sow indoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2002\"\u003e6 to 8 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e before the last frost. Place the seeds \u003cstrong data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2068\"\u003e3–6 mm (1\/8–1\/4\")\u003c\/strong\u003e deep in a light, warm potting mix. Maintain a temperature of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2158\"\u003e23–29°C\u003c\/strong\u003e to encourage rapid germination, usually in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2214\" data-end=\"2230\"\u003e5 to 10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e . Reduce watering and nitrogen during hardening off to strengthen the seedlings before outdoor planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2336\" data-end=\"2697\"\u003eTransplant outdoors when all risk of frost has passed. Space plants \u003cstrong data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2450\"\u003e60 to 90 cm (24 to 36 inches)\u003c\/strong\u003e apart with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2456\" data-end=\"2481\"\u003e120 to 180 cm (4 to 6 feet)\u003c\/strong\u003e between rows. Provide \u003cstrong data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2536\"\u003efull sun (level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2543\" data-end=\"2586\"\u003eregular watering (watering level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e . \u003cstrong data-start=\"2599\" data-end=\"2619\"\u003eSturdy staking\u003c\/strong\u003e is essential to support continued growth and abundant fruit clusters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"2699\" data-end=\"2702\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2704\" data-end=\"2730\"\u003e Harvesting and preservation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2732\" data-end=\"3099\"\u003eHarvest when the fruit is a vibrant red, a sign of optimal flavor. To get a head start, pick tomatoes as soon as they \u003cstrong data-start=\"2896\" data-end=\"2919\"\u003ebegin to color\u003c\/strong\u003e , then let them ripen off the vine at \u003cstrong data-start=\"2963\" data-end=\"2980\"\u003e22°C (72°F) or higher\u003c\/strong\u003e . 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