Organic 'White Beauty' Tomato
Organic 'White Beauty' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, a rare and elegant cream tomato with a sweet and lemony taste
'White Beauty' is a highly sought-after heirloom variety dating back to the 1920s. This unique tomato produces large, smooth, heavy, creamy-white fruits weighing between 150 and 200 g (6 to 8 oz). Their sweet, slightly acidic flesh with a subtle citrus note makes them a delicious culinary curiosity. Their pale color and velvety texture allow for the creation of stunning white sauces, as well as visually sophisticated salads.
Equally suited to partial shade and warm climates, 'White Beauty' is remarkably versatile. It is prolific in mid-season and, thanks to its indeterminate growth habit, continues to produce abundantly until the first frost. Its immaculate appearance and refined flavor make it an ideal tomato for gardeners wishing to cultivate an heirloom variety with a rare aesthetic.
Companion plants : Basil, parsley, carrot, asparagus, alliums, celery, borage, marigold, calendula, mint, sage, peppers, dill (until mature)
Negative plants : Potato, corn, kohlrabi, beetroot, fennel, peas, squash
Spread/growth : Indeterminate, prolonged growth
Plant height : 120 to 180 cm
Quantity per packet : 25 seeds
Certification : Environmentally friendly product
Special features : Unique creamy fruits, sweet-lemon flavor, ideal for white sauces, heirloom variety
Farming method
Sow indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost date. Sow seeds 3 to 6 mm (1/8 to 1/4") deep in fine potting soil and maintain a temperature of 23 to 29°C for rapid germination (5 to 10 days). Reduce watering and nitrogen application during hardening-off to produce stronger generative plants.
Transplant outdoors when nighttime temperatures are above 10°C (50°F). Space plants 60-90 cm (24-36") apart with rows 120-180 cm (4-6') apart. Provide full sun (level 3), although the variety tolerates partial shade, and consistent watering (watering level 3). Sturdy staking is essential to support the large fruit.
Harvesting and preservation
Harvest when the creamy skin reaches its optimal color and the fruit is slightly soft. You can also pick when a pale yellow hue begins to appear and complete ripening off the vine at 22°C or higher. Store the fruit at 12–21°C with 95% relative humidity.
Usage ideas
• Excellent for creating delicate white or rosé sauces
• Magnificent in contrasting salads , bringing sweetness and elegance
• Perfect in thick slices for elegant sandwiches
• Delicious grilled for a slightly caramelized taste
• Ideal for heirloom tomato platters
The 'White Beauty' tomato is a rare marvel: visually stunning, flavorful, sweet, and versatile. A heritage variety that brings distinction and originality to the vegetable garden and the kitchen.
