‘Tigerella’ Striped Tomato, organic seeds(Solanum lycopersicum)

Product code : GAIAS-0059

Tigerella is an organic, open-pollinated, indeterminate British heirloom cocktail tomato. Gaia describes bright red fruit with yellowish-orange tiger stripes, thin skin, and a juicy, fruity flavour. The variety produces early and has good heat and cold tolerance. Gaia lists 70 to 80 days to maturity, a height of 3 to 5 feet, and a width of 18 to 24 inches. The packet contains approximately 25 seeds, lot GO-0000766. Tigerella is an open-pollinated organic heirloom tomato. Gaia describes a British cocktail tomato with bright red fruit and yellowish-orange tiger stripes. The thin-skinned fruit has a juicy, fruity flavour. Production is early, with good heat and cold tolerance.
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‘Tigerella’ Striped Tomato, organic seeds (Solanum lycopersicum) Tigerella is a British heirloom cocktail tomato. Gaia describes bright red fruit with yellowish-orange tiger stripes, thin skin, and a juicy, fruity flavour. Production is early, with good heat and cold tolerance. Developed by Dr. Lewis Darby, this indeterminate variety reaches approximately 3 to 5 feet in height and 18 to 24 inches in width. Its thin skin may split near the end of ripening; even moisture and frequent harvests help keep fruit in good condition. The striped fruit creates a colourful addition to fresh summer plates.

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. During hardening off, gradually reduce watering and nitrogen without allowing plants to wilt. Transplant after frost risk has passed into fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Space plants 24 to 36 inches apart and install a sturdy stake or large cage at planting time. Water at soil level to keep foliage drier.

Gaia lists 70 to 80 days to maturity and classifies the fruit as M. Harvest after the red colour and yellowish-orange stripes are fully expressed for the best flavour. Fruit that has begun colouring can finish ripening off the vine above 21°C. The packet contains approximately 25 organic seeds, lot GO-0000766, 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. Check ripe fruit frequently during wet weather and harvest promptly.

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Grow Tigerella in full sun in a vegetable garden, edible bed, or large container. Install a sturdy cage or stake at planting time to support the indeterminate habit. Space plants 24 to 36 inches apart for air circulation and easy harvest. Combine its striped fruit with yellow or dark tomatoes for a colourful platter. Harvest often to reduce splitting in thin-skinned fruit. Tigerella is an open-pollinated organic heirloom tomato. Gaia describes a British cocktail tomato with bright red fruit and yellowish-orange tiger stripes. The thin-skinned fruit has a juicy, fruity flavour. Production is early, with good heat and cold tolerance. The indeterminate habit requires a sturdy cage or stake. Gaia lists 70 to 80 days to maturity, a height of 3 to 5 feet, and a width of 18 to 24 inches. Lot GO-0000766 contains approximately 25 organic seeds with reported germination above 85%. The organic seeds are certified by Ecocert Canada. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

01 How many Tigerella tomato seeds are in the packet?
The Gaia packet contains approximately 25 organic Tigerella tomato seeds certified by Ecocert Canada. Lot GO-0000766 reports germination above 85%. Gaia identifies the variety as annual, heirloom, open-pollinated, and indeterminate. Because the quantity is approximate, a small variation may occur. Keep the packet with seedlings so the cultivar, organic status, and lot number remain correctly identified. Tigerella is an open-pollinated organic heirloom tomato. Gaia describes a British cocktail tomato with bright red fruit and yellowish-orange tiger stripes. The thin-skinned fruit has a juicy, fruity flavour. Production is early, with good heat and cold tolerance. The indeterminate habit requires a sturdy cage or stake.
02 How should Tigerella tomato seeds be started?
Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before transplanting, approximately 1/8 to 1/4 inch deep in clean, moist seed-starting mix. Gaia lists germination in 5 to 10 days from 10 to 35°C, with an optimum of 23 to 29°C. Keep the mix moist without standing water and provide bright light immediately after emergence. Harden plants off by gradually reducing water and nitrogen without allowing wilt, then transplant after frost with sturdy support. Tigerella is an open-pollinated organic heirloom tomato. Gaia describes a British cocktail tomato with bright red fruit and yellowish-orange tiger stripes. The thin-skinned fruit has a juicy, fruity flavour.
03 How can a ripe Tigerella tomato be recognized?
At maturity, Tigerella displays a bright red background marked with yellowish-orange tiger stripes. Gaia recommends waiting for full colour for the best taste. The thin-skinned cocktail fruit has a juicy, fruity flavour and is classified as M. Observe several fruit on the plant before the first harvest to recognize the typical shade. Fruit that has begun colouring can finish ripening off the vine above 21°C. Tigerella is an open-pollinated organic heirloom tomato. Gaia describes a British cocktail tomato with bright red fruit and yellowish-orange tiger stripes. The thin-skinned fruit has a juicy, fruity flavour. Production is early, with good heat and cold tolerance.
04 Why can Tigerella tomatoes split?
Gaia notes that Tigerella’s thin skin may tend to split near the end of ripening. Rapid changes in moisture can increase this problem. Water deeply and consistently at soil level without alternating between very dry and saturated soil. Harvest as soon as the red colour and yellowish-orange stripes are fully expressed, especially before heavy rain. Remove damaged fruit and use tomatoes with a small, clean split promptly. Tigerella is an open-pollinated organic heirloom tomato. Gaia describes a British cocktail tomato with bright red fruit and yellowish-orange tiger stripes. The thin-skinned fruit has a juicy, fruity flavour. Production is early, with good heat and cold tolerance.
05 When should Tigerella tomatoes be harvested?
Harvest after the bright red colour and yellowish-orange stripes are fully expressed. Gaia lists 70 to 80 days to maturity and recommends full colour for the best taste. Fruit that has begun colouring can finish ripening off the vine above 21°C. Harvest regularly to reduce splitting in the thin skin. Store whole fruit from 12 to 21°C at approximately 95% relative humidity as listed by Gaia. Tigerella is an open-pollinated organic heirloom tomato. Gaia describes a British cocktail tomato with bright red fruit and yellowish-orange tiger stripes. The thin-skinned fruit has a juicy, fruity flavour. Production is early, with good heat and cold tolerance.