Organic 'Sweet Orange' Tomato
Organic 'Sweet Orange' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, an ultra-sweet orange cherry tomato that is resistant to cracking.
The 'Sweet Orange' tomato is a heirloom variety prized for its small, round, bright orange cherry tomatoes, approximately 2.5 cm (1") in diameter. Their intensely sweet, pleasant, and well-balanced flavor makes them a favorite for fresh snacks, salads, and heirloom tomato platters. Hardy and reliable, it exhibits excellent resistance to cracking , even under heavy rain or fluctuating watering. An indeterminate variety, it produces continuously throughout the season on vigorous plants.
Companion plants : Basil, parsley, carrot, asparagus, alliums, celery, borage, marigold, calendula, mint, sage, peppers, dill (until mature)
Negative plants : Potato, corn, kohlrabi, beetroot, fennel, peas, squash
Spread/port : Undetermined
Plant height : 120 to 180 cm
Quantity per packet : 25 seeds
Certification : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada
Special features : Very sweet, excellent resistance to cracking, bright orange color, heirloom variety
Farming method
Sow indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. Sow 3–6 mm (1/8–1/4") deep in a light potting mix and maintain a temperature of 23–29°C for optimal germination in 5–10 days. During hardening off, reduce watering and nitrogen to strengthen the seedlings.
Transplant outdoors after all risk of frost has passed, spacing plants 60 to 90 cm (24 to 36") apart in rows 120 to 180 cm (4 to 6') . Provide full sun (level 3) and consistent watering (watering level 3). Sturdy staking is necessary to support the indeterminate growth and abundant fruit clusters.
Harvesting and preservation
Harvest when the fruit is a uniform, glossy orange. To get an earlier harvest, pick them when they show their first color and let them ripen off the vine at 22°C or higher . Store the tomatoes between 12 and 21°C with a relative humidity of around 95% .
Usage ideas
• Perfect for sweet snacks or lunches
• Ideal for salads, salsas and colorful skewers
• Looks stunning in trays of heirloom tomatoes with a variety of colors
• Very good for dehydration thanks to its sugar content
• A reliable variety for gardeners looking for a crack-resistant cherry
'Sweet Orange' is a small, bright cherry tomato that is juicy and deliciously sweet. A reliable, productive, and irresistible heirloom variety for any vegetable garden.
