{"product_id":"ga-tomate-taste-patio-bio","title":"Organic 'Taste Patio' Tomato","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"139\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"139\"\u003eOrganic 'Taste Patio' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, a small, sweet tomato perfect for pots and balcony gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"852\"\u003eThe 'Taste Patio' tomato lives up to its name: bred by the renowned Fred Hempel, it offers an explosion of sweet and tangy flavors in a size ideal for container gardens. Compact yet surprisingly productive, this determinate variety produces numerous multicolored fruits, approximately 5 cm (2\") in diameter, that are semi-crisp, juicy, and aromatic. Their unique round shape, with a slightly pointed, 'pendulous' tip, makes them as attractive as they are delicious, perfect for salads, tasting platters, and garden snacks. They also boast good disease resistance, ensuring easy and reliable cultivation on patios, balconies, or in small spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"875\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Basil, parsley, carrot, asparagus, alliums, celery, borage, marigold, calendula, mint, sage, peppers, dill (until mature) \u003cbr data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003eNegative plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Potato, corn, kohlrabi, beetroot, fennel, peas, squash\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1124\"\u003eSpread\/carry\u003c\/strong\u003e : Determinate, compact\u003cbr data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 30 to 60 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 25 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada\u003cbr data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : Ideal for pots and window boxes, sweet flavor, multicolored fruit, good disease resistance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003eSow indoors 6 to 8 weeks before transplanting. Place the seeds \u003cstrong data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003e3–6 mm (1\/8–1\/4\")\u003c\/strong\u003e deep in a light potting mix. Maintain a temperature between \u003cstrong data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1619\"\u003e23 and 29 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e to ensure rapid germination in 5 to 10 days. Reduce watering and nitrogen application during hardening-off to strengthen the seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"2175\"\u003eTransplant into pots, containers, or directly into the ground once all risk of frost has passed. Avoid overcrowding: space plants \u003cstrong data-start=\"1913\" data-end=\"1938\"\u003e30 to 45 cm (12 to 18 inches)\u003c\/strong\u003e apart in rows \u003cstrong data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1982\"\u003e120 to 180 cm (4 to 6 feet) apart\u003c\/strong\u003e in the garden. Provide \u003cstrong data-start=\"2004\" data-end=\"2031\"\u003efull sun (level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2081\"\u003eregular watering (watering level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e . Staking is optional but can help maintain shape in small containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2180\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2208\"\u003e Harvesting and preservation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2524\"\u003eHarvest when the fruit displays its fully developed multicolored hue. To bring forward the harvest, pick when the first color appears and allow to ripen off the vine at \u003cstrong data-start=\"2397\" data-end=\"2414\"\u003e22°C or above\u003c\/strong\u003e . For optimal storage, keep the fruit between \u003cstrong data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2487\"\u003e12 and 21°C\u003c\/strong\u003e at \u003cstrong data-start=\"2515\" data-end=\"2523\"\u003e95%\u003c\/strong\u003e relative humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"2526\" data-end=\"2529\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2531\" data-end=\"2553\"\u003e Usage ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2555\" data-end=\"2871\"\u003e • Perfect in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2569\" data-end=\"2589\"\u003efresh salads\u003c\/strong\u003e thanks to its semi-crispy texture\u003cbr data-start=\"2627\" data-end=\"2630\"\u003e • Delicious to eat as \u003cstrong data-start=\"2659\" data-end=\"2682\"\u003ea sweet snack tomato\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2685\"\u003e • Looks beautiful in colorful \u003cstrong data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2722\"\u003emarket baskets\u003c\/strong\u003e and trays\u003cbr data-start=\"2742\" data-end=\"2745\"\u003e • Ideal for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"2781\"\u003epotted gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e , balconies and terraces\u003cbr data-start=\"2803\" data-end=\"2806\"\u003e • Excellent for light sauces or multicoloured coulis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"2873\" data-end=\"2876\"\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2878\" data-end=\"3123\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe 'Taste Patio' tomato is a charming, tasty and incredibly practical variety: a real gem for urban gardeners, lovers of decorative pots and anyone who wants to enjoy an abundant harvest in a small space.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53075570032800,"sku":"GAI-SEMENCES","price":4.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/TastePatioTomatoGaia.jpg?v=1765203235","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/ga-tomate-taste-patio-bio","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}