‘Taste Patio’ Tomato, organic seeds(Solanum lycopersicum)
‘Taste Patio’ Tomato, organic seeds (Solanum lycopersicum) Bred by Fred Hempel, Taste Patio is a determinate tomato developed for patios, balconies, and container gardens. Gaia describes a plant 3 to 4 feet high and 18 to 24 inches wide, compact yet heavy yielding. Multicolour fruit measures approximately 2 inches and has a round, slightly pointed pendant shape, a semi-crisp texture, and a sweet-tangy flavour. Its M fruit class suits salads, sandwiches, and fresh tasting plates. Gaia notes great disease resistance, which describes useful resilience without guaranteeing freedom from disease under every growing condition.
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 12 to 18 inches apart and add a compact cage to support the productive stems and keep ripening fruit accessible.
Gaia lists maturity from 70 to 80 days. Harvest after the multicolour fruit has expressed its full colour to enjoy the sweet-tangy flavour. Fruit that has begun colouring can finish ripening off the vine above 21°C. The packet contains approximately 25 open-pollinated organic seeds, lot GO-0000784, with reported germination above 85%. The 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 to keep fully coloured fruit ready for fresh meals.
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