{"product_id":"ga-tomate-valencia-bio","title":"Organic 'Valencia' Tomato","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic 'Valencia' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, a fleshy and flavorful apricot-orange variety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The 'Valencia' tomato is a mid-season heirloom variety prized for its oval, apricot-orange fruit, weighing between 8 and 10 oz. Its flesh is meaty, firm, juicy, and contains very few seeds, making it ideal for salads, slices, thick sauces, or canning. Its flavor is that of a classic tomato, well-balanced between sweetness and acidity. Cold-tolerant and very reliable even in regions with shorter summers, this indeterminate variety requires good staking to support its vigorous and productive 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\/Carry\u003c\/strong\u003e : Indeterminate, vigorous\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 100 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 : Apricot-orange fruit, firm flesh, very few seeds, excellent for sauces and slices\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. Place seeds 3–6 mm (1\/8–1\/4\") deep in a light potting mix. Maintain a temperature of 23–29°C for germination in 5 to 10 days. Reduce watering and nitrogen application during hardening-off to promote stronger seedlings before planting out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eTransplant outdoors after all risk of frost has passed. Space plants 60 to 90 cm (24 to 36 inches) apart and leave 120 to 180 cm (4 to 6 feet) between rows. Provide full sun (level 3) and regular watering (watering level 3). As this is an indeterminate variety, provide sturdy support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Harvesting and preservation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Harvest the fruit when its apricot-orange color is fully developed. To advance the harvest, pick when the tomato shows its first hint of orange and let it ripen off the vine at 22°C or higher. Store the fruit between 12 and 21°C, with a relative humidity of around 95%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Usage ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e • Ideal in salads or sliced ​​for gourmet sandwiches\u003cbr\u003e • Excellent for thick sauces thanks to its low seed content\u003cbr\u003e • Perfect for colorful preserves or coulis\u003cbr\u003e • Delicious roasted or grilled to intensify its aromas \u003cbr\u003e• Adds a lovely orange variation to trays of heirloom tomatoes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The 'Valencia' tomato is a reliable, flavorful, and versatile heirloom variety. Its apricot color and meaty texture make it a remarkable tomato both in the garden and in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53075570229408,"sku":"GAI-SEMENCES","price":4.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/Tomate_Valencia_bioGaia.webp?v=1764960432","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/ga-tomate-valencia-bio","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}