‘Tangerine’ Beefsteak Tomato, organic seeds(Solanum lycopersicum)
Product code : GAIAS-0019
‘Tangerine’ Beefsteak Tomato, organic seeds (Solanum lycopersicum) Tangerine is a deep yellow-orange, open-pollinated heirloom tomato. Gaia describes abundant production of large beefsteak fruit whose shape and colour resemble a tangerine. The flesh is meaty, rich, and sweet, making it useful for thick slices, sandwiches, salads, and orange tomato sauces. Fruit is classified as L. The indeterminate plant reaches approximately 3 to 5 feet high and 24 to 36 inches wide. A large cage or sturdy stake keeps heavy fruit supported and accessible throughout the growing season. Its distinctive colour creates a strong contrast beside red tomato varieties in fresh summer harvest baskets and sliced platters.
Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before transplanting, approximately 1/8 to 1/4 inch deep. Gaia lists germination in 5 to 10 days from 10 to 35°C, with an optimum of 23 to 29°C. Provide bright light immediately after emergence and keep the mix moist without standing water. During hardening off, gradually reduce watering and nitrogen without allowing plants to wilt. Transplant after frost risk has passed into fertile, organic-matter-rich, well-drained soil in full sun. Space plants 24 to 36 inches apart and install a large cage or sturdy stake at planting time before roots spread widely. Early installation protects the developing root system from later disturbance.
Gaia lists approximately 80 days to maturity. Harvest after the deep yellow-orange colour is fully expressed to enjoy the rich, sweet flesh. Fruit that has begun colouring can finish ripening off the vine above 21°C. The packet contains approximately 25 organic seeds, lot GO21073, with reported germination above 85%. The open-pollinated heirloom seeds are certified organic by Ecocert Canada. Store whole tomatoes from 12 to 21°C at approximately 95% relative humidity as listed by Gaia. Pick regularly to reduce weight on productive clusters and inspect the support as indeterminate vines continue growing. Regular harvests also make fully coloured fruit easier to identify and serve promptly.
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