{"product_id":"ga-tomate-white-beauty-bio","title":"Organic 'White Beauty' Tomato","description":"\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic 'White Beauty' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, a rare and elegant cream tomato with a sweet and lemony taste\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Equally suited to partial shade and warm climates, 'White Beauty' is remarkably versatile. It is prolific in mid-season and, thanks to its \u003cstrong\u003eindeterminate\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\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\/growth\u003c\/strong\u003e : Indeterminate, prolonged growth\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 120 to 180 cm\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 25 seeds\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Environmentally friendly product\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : Unique creamy fruits, sweet-lemon flavor, ideal for white sauces, heirloom variety\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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eTransplant 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Harvesting and preservation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Usage ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e • Excellent for creating delicate \u003cstrong\u003ewhite or rosé sauces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e • Magnificent in \u003cstrong\u003econtrasting salads\u003c\/strong\u003e , bringing sweetness and elegance\u003cbr\u003e • Perfect in \u003cstrong\u003ethick slices\u003c\/strong\u003e for elegant sandwiches \u003cbr\u003e• Delicious grilled for a slightly caramelized taste\u003cbr\u003e • Ideal for heirloom tomato platters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53075570589856,"sku":"GAI-SEMENCES","price":4.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/Tomate_WhiteBeauty_bioGaia.jpg?v=1764956159","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/ga-tomate-white-beauty-bio","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}