‘Wapsipicon Peach’ Tomato, organic seeds(Solanum lycopersicum)

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

Product code : GAIAS-0400

Wapsipicon Peach, also called Wapsipinicon Peach, Yellow Peach, or White Peach, is an organic heirloom tomato tracing to Elbert S. Carman in 1890 and later revived by Dennis Schlicht. The indeterminate plant yields abundant fuzzy fruit measuring 1.5 to 2 inches, pale yellow with a hint of pink. Gaia describes a sweet, juicy, balanced flavour, resistance to rot, and production until frost. The packet contains approximately 25 seeds, lot GO24050, with reported germination above 85%. Wapsipicon Peach is an open-pollinated organic heirloom tomato with indeterminate growth. The variety is also called Wapsipinicon Peach, Yellow Peach, or White Peach. It traces to Elbert S. Carman in 1890 and was later revived by Dennis Schlicht.

‘Wapsipicon Peach’ Tomato, organic seeds (Solanum lycopersicum) Also called Wapsipinicon Peach, Yellow Peach, or White Peach, this heirloom traces to Elbert S. Carman in 1890 and was later revived by Dennis Schlicht. The indeterminate, regular-leaf plant yields abundant fuzzy tomatoes measuring 1.5 to 2 inches, pale yellow with a hint of pink. Gaia describes a sweet, juicy, well-balanced flavour, resistance to rot, and production that continues until frost. The unusual peach-like skin gives ripe fruit a distinctive appearance. Its distinctive surface makes ripe fruit immediately recognizable in mixed harvest baskets.

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 21 to 32°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 a large cage or sturdy stake at planting and water deeply at soil level.

Gaia lists approximately 80 to 90 days to maturity and a spread of 2 to 3 feet. Height varies in the source: the table lists 4 to 6 feet, while the back label lists 4 to 5 feet. Harvest after pale-yellow fruit with a pink blush 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 GO24050, with reported germination above 85%. The seeds are certified organic by Ecocert Canada. Arrange harvested fruit in one layer.

Uses in the garden

Grow Wapsipicon Peach 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. Indeterminate growth continues until frost according to Gaia. Keep easy access around the plant for checking ties and harvesting without bruising fuzzy fruit. Label the cage Wapsipicon Peach and lot GO24050. Wapsipicon Peach is an open-pollinated organic heirloom tomato with indeterminate growth. The variety is also called Wapsipinicon Peach, Yellow Peach, or White Peach. It traces to Elbert S. Carman in 1890 and was later revived by Dennis Schlicht. Gaia describes fuzzy fruit measuring 1.5 to 2 inches, pale yellow with a hint of pink. Flavour is described as sweet, juicy, and well balanced. The regular-leaf plant yields abundantly, resists rot, and continues producing until frost. Gaia lists approximately 80 to 90 days to maturity and a spread of 2 to 3 feet. Height varies in the source: 4 to 6 feet in the table and 4 to 5 feet on the back label. Lot GO24050 contains approximately 25 organic seeds with reported germination above 85%.

01 How many Wapsipicon Peach tomato seeds are in the packet?

The Gaia packet contains approximately 25 organic Wapsipicon Peach tomato seeds certified by Ecocert Canada. Lot GO24050 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 and lot number remain correctly identified. Wapsipicon Peach is an open-pollinated organic heirloom tomato with indeterminate growth. The variety is also called Wapsipinicon Peach, Yellow Peach, or White Peach. It traces to Elbert S. Carman in 1890 and was later revived by Dennis Schlicht.

02 How should Wapsipicon Peach 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 21 to 32°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. Wapsipicon Peach is an open-pollinated organic heirloom tomato with indeterminate growth. The variety is also called Wapsipinicon Peach, Yellow Peach, or White Peach.

03 Why is the Wapsipicon Peach tomato fuzzy?

Wapsipicon Peach fruit carries fine fuzz that resembles peach skin, a normal characteristic of this heirloom variety. Gaia describes round fruit measuring 1.5 to 2 inches, pale yellow with a pink blush, and classified as size M. Wait for full colour before harvesting to obtain the sweet, juicy, balanced flavour listed by the source. Handle fruit gently, arrange it in one layer, and rinse it under potable water immediately before serving. Wapsipicon Peach is an open-pollinated organic heirloom tomato with indeterminate growth. The variety is also called Wapsipinicon Peach, Yellow Peach, or White Peach. It traces to Elbert S. Carman in 1890 and was later revived by Dennis Schlicht.

04 What height and support should be expected for Wapsipicon Peach?

Wapsipicon Peach is indeterminate and requires staking. The Gaia source presents two height ranges: 4 to 6 feet in the table and 4 to 5 feet on the back label. 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 abundant production continues until frost when conditions remain favourable. Wapsipicon Peach is an open-pollinated organic heirloom tomato with indeterminate growth. The variety is also called Wapsipinicon Peach, Yellow Peach, or White Peach. It traces to Elbert S. Carman in 1890 and was later revived by Dennis Schlicht.

05 When should Wapsipicon Peach tomatoes be harvested?

Harvest after fuzzy fruit is fully ripe, pale yellow, and lightly blushed pink. Gaia lists 80 to 90 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 until frost to reduce the load on stems. Store whole tomatoes from 12 to 21°C at approximately 95% relative humidity as listed by Gaia and refrigerate cut portions promptly. Wapsipicon Peach is an open-pollinated organic heirloom tomato with indeterminate growth. The variety is also called Wapsipinicon Peach, Yellow Peach, or White Peach. It traces to Elbert S. Carman in 1890 and was later revived by Dennis Schlicht.