{"product_id":"ga-tomate-sweet-orange-bio","title":"Organic 'Sweet Orange' Tomato","description":"\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic 'Sweet Orange' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, an ultra-sweet orange cherry tomato that is resistant to cracking.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe '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 \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent resistance to cracking\u003c\/strong\u003e , even under heavy rain or fluctuating watering. An \u003cstrong\u003eindeterminate\u003c\/strong\u003e variety, it produces continuously throughout the season on vigorous plants.\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\/port\u003c\/strong\u003e : Undetermined\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 120 to 180 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 sweet, excellent resistance to cracking, bright orange color, heirloom variety\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Sow indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. Sow \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 for optimal germination in 5–10 days. During hardening off, reduce watering and nitrogen to strengthen the seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eTransplant outdoors after all risk of frost has passed, spacing plants \u003cstrong\u003e60 to 90 cm (24 to 36\")\u003c\/strong\u003e apart in rows \u003cstrong\u003e120 to 180 cm (4 to 6')\u003c\/strong\u003e . Provide \u003cstrong\u003efull sun (level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e and consistent watering (watering level 3). \u003cstrong\u003eSturdy staking\u003c\/strong\u003e is necessary to support the indeterminate growth and abundant fruit clusters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Harvesting and preservation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003e22°C or higher\u003c\/strong\u003e . Store the tomatoes between \u003cstrong\u003e12 and 21°C\u003c\/strong\u003e with 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 • Perfect for sweet snacks or lunches\u003cbr\u003e • Ideal for salads, salsas and colorful skewers\u003cbr\u003e • Looks stunning in trays of heirloom tomatoes with a variety of colors \u003cbr\u003e• Very good for dehydration thanks to its sugar content\u003cbr\u003e • A reliable variety for gardeners looking for a crack-resistant cherry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e'Sweet Orange'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a small, bright cherry tomato that is juicy and deliciously sweet. A reliable, productive, and irresistible heirloom variety for any vegetable garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53075569967264,"sku":"GAI-SEMENCES","price":4.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/SweetOrangeTomato.jpg?v=1764964726","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/ga-tomate-sweet-orange-bio","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}