‘Violet Jasper’ Cherry Tomato, organic seeds(Solanum lycopersicum)

Name: ‘Violet Jasper’ Cherry Tomato, organic seeds ( Solanum lycopersicum )
Brand: Gaia
SKU: GAI-SEMENCES
Price: 4.99 CAD
Availability: InStock

Product code : GAIAS-0191

Violet Jasper, also called Tzi Bi U, is a rare organic Chinese heirloom cherry tomato. The indeterminate plant with sprawling vines produces very high yields of 1-to-3-oz fruit striped green and purplish red. Its surface develops a striking opalescence at maturity. Gaia describes a sweet, tart, smooth taste. Maturity is listed at approximately 75 days, height at 4 to 6 feet, and spread at 2 to 3 feet. The packet contains approximately 25 seeds, lot GO24244. Violet Jasper is a rare open-pollinated organic Chinese heirloom cherry tomato. The variety is also known as Tzi Bi U. Gaia describes 1-to-3-oz fruit striped green and purplish red.

‘Violet Jasper’ Cherry Tomato, organic seeds (Solanum lycopersicum) Also called Tzi Bi U, this rare Chinese heirloom cherry tomato produces 1-to-3-oz fruit striped green and purplish red. Its surface develops a striking opalescence while ripening. Gaia describes a sweet, tart, smooth taste and very high yields. The indeterminate plant carries sprawling vines reaching up to 6 feet; a large cage or sturdy stake keeps clusters supported and accessible. The jewel-like colour makes each ripe harvest easy to recognize. Changing colour makes fully ripe fruit easy to identify during regular harvests.

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, reduce watering and nitrogen gradually without allowing plants to wilt. Transplant after frost risk has passed into warm, fertile, well-drained soil with 24 to 36 inches of spacing. Install the support at planting and check ties as vines grow. Water deeply at soil level after planting.

Gaia lists approximately 75 days to maturity, a height of 4 to 6 feet, and a spread of 2 to 3 feet. Fruit is classified as S/P. Harvest after the green and purplish red stripes have expressed their opalescence and fruit is fully ripe. Fruit that has begun colouring can finish ripening off the vine above 21°C. The packet contains approximately 25 organic seeds, lot GO24244, with reported germination above 85%. The seeds are certified organic by Ecocert Canada. Arrange harvested fruit in one layer to limit bruising.

Uses in the garden

Grow Violet Jasper in full sun in a fertile, well-drained plot. Preserve 24 to 36 inches between plants and place them north of shorter crops. Install a large cage at transplanting, then water deeply at soil level and mulch after the soil warms. The very high yield and sprawling vines require easy access around the plant for checking ties and harvesting without bruising fruit. Label the cage Violet Jasper and lot GO24244. Violet Jasper is a rare open-pollinated organic Chinese heirloom cherry tomato. The variety is also known as Tzi Bi U. Gaia describes 1-to-3-oz fruit striped green and purplish red. The surface develops striking opalescence as fruit ripens. Taste is described as sweet, tart, and smooth. The indeterminate plant has sprawling vines and produces very high yields. Gaia lists approximately 75 days to maturity, a height of 4 to 6 feet, and a spread of 2 to 3 feet. Gaia classifies fruit as S/P and the vines require support. Lot GO24244 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.

01 How many Violet Jasper tomato seeds are in the packet?

The Gaia packet contains approximately 25 organic Violet Jasper tomato seeds certified by Ecocert Canada. Lot GO24244 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. Allow 24 to 36 inches and a large cage for every plant retained. Keep the packet with seedlings so the cultivar, organic status, and lot number remain correctly identified. Violet Jasper is a rare open-pollinated organic Chinese heirloom cherry tomato. The variety is also known as Tzi Bi U. Gaia describes 1-to-3-oz fruit striped green and purplish red. The surface develops striking opalescence as fruit ripens.

02 How should Violet Jasper 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 risk has passed with 24 to 36 inches of spacing and a large cage. Violet Jasper is a rare open-pollinated organic Chinese heirloom cherry tomato. The variety is also known as Tzi Bi U.

03 What colour indicates Violet Jasper is ripe?

At maturity, Violet Jasper displays green and purplish red stripes with striking opalescence. Gaia recommends waiting until fruit has expressed its complete colour for peak flavour. Tomatoes weigh approximately 1 to 3 oz and are classified as S/P. Observe several fruit on the plant to recognize the typical colouring, then harvest carefully to avoid compressing clusters. Fruit that has begun colouring can finish ripening off the vine above 21°C. Violet Jasper is a rare open-pollinated organic Chinese heirloom cherry tomato. The variety is also known as Tzi Bi U. Gaia describes 1-to-3-oz fruit striped green and purplish red.

04 What height and support should be expected for Violet Jasper?

Violet Jasper is indeterminate and carries sprawling vines that require support. Gaia lists a height of 4 to 6 feet and a spread of 2 to 3 feet. Install a large cage at transplanting and allow 24 to 36 inches between plants. Tie stems with soft material, keep access around the plant, and check the support regularly because yield is described as very high. Frequent harvesting reduces the load on clusters. Violet Jasper is a rare open-pollinated organic Chinese heirloom cherry tomato. The variety is also known as Tzi Bi U. Gaia describes 1-to-3-oz fruit striped green and purplish red.

05 When should Violet Jasper tomatoes be harvested?

Harvest after fruit is fully ripe and its green and purplish red stripes have expressed their opalescence. Gaia lists approximately 75 days to maturity and recommends full colour for peak flavour. Fruit that has begun colouring can finish ripening off the vine above 21°C. Harvest regularly to reduce the load on sprawling vines. Store whole tomatoes from 12 to 21°C at approximately 95% relative humidity as listed by Gaia and refrigerate cut portions promptly. Violet Jasper is a rare open-pollinated organic Chinese heirloom cherry tomato. The variety is also known as Tzi Bi U. Gaia describes 1-to-3-oz fruit striped green and purplish red.