{"product_id":"ga-tomate-sprite-bio","title":"Organic 'Sprite' Tomato","description":"\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic 'Sprite' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, a small, productive grape tomato perfect for small gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The 'Sprite' tomato is a compact heirloom variety, bred to produce a generous crop of small, oval, red, grape-like tomatoes. Sweet, juicy, and with thin skins, they are ideal for salads, tasting platters, and eating fresh. Thanks to its \u003cstrong\u003edeterminate\u003c\/strong\u003e growth habit and short stature, 'Sprite' is perfectly suited to small gardens, pots, containers, and tight borders. It produces continuously until the first frost, delivering an abundance of uniform fruit in just 60 days.\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 : Determinate, compact\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 40 to 60 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 : Very productive mini-plant, grape-like fruit, thin skin, ideal for small spaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eSow indoors \u003cstrong\u003e6 to 8 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e before the last frost date. Place seeds \u003cstrong\u003e3–6 mm (1\/8–1\/4\")\u003c\/strong\u003e deep in a light potting mix. Maintain a temperature of \u003cstrong\u003e23–29°C\u003c\/strong\u003e for rapid germination (5–10 days). During hardening-off, reduce watering and nitrogen application to strengthen the seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Transplant outdoors or into pots once the risk of frost has passed. Space plants \u003cstrong\u003e30 to 45 cm (12 to 18 inches)\u003c\/strong\u003e apart in rows \u003cstrong\u003e120 to 180 cm (4 to 6 feet)\u003c\/strong\u003e apart if planted in the garden. Provide \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e (level 3) and \u003cstrong\u003econsistent watering\u003c\/strong\u003e (watering level 3). Thanks to its determined and compact growth habit, staking is not always necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Harvesting and preservation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eHarvest when the fruit turns a uniform red. To advance the harvest, pick as soon as the first color appears, then let it ripen off the vine at \u003cstrong\u003e22°C or above\u003c\/strong\u003e . Store the fruit between \u003cstrong\u003e12 and 21°C\u003c\/strong\u003e , at a relative humidity of around \u003cstrong\u003e95%\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Usage ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e • Delicious in salads, with its sweetness and thin skin\u003cbr\u003e • Perfect for fresh lunches and snacks\u003cbr\u003e • Ideal for small gardens, pots and containers\u003cbr\u003e • Looks great in cherry tomato trays\u003cbr\u003e • Also suitable for light dehydration or quick canning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The 'Sprite' tomato is a small variety full of charm: compact, early-maturing, sweet, and incredibly productive. An excellent option for gardeners looking for a versatile and easy-to-grow grape tomato.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53075569836192,"sku":"GAI-SEMENCES","price":4.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/SpriteTomatoGaia.jpg?v=1765204057","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/ga-tomate-sprite-bio","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}