Organic 'Yellow Mix' Tomato
Organic 'Yellow Mix' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, a bright mix of yellow tomatoes for a colorful vegetable garden
The 'Yellow Mix' combines several heirloom yellow tomato varieties: cherry, grape, slicer, and beefsteak. This vibrant mix offers a diversity of shapes, sizes, and textures, while retaining the characteristic sweetness of yellow tomatoes. Versatile and decorative, they bring brightness and sweetness to salads, crudités platters, colorful preserves, and summer dishes. In cultivation, this indeterminate mix ensures a continuous and generous harvest throughout the season, ideal for gardeners seeking variety and abundance.
This mix is perfect for discovering and enjoying a full range of yellow tomatoes, from small sweet bites to large juicy slices.
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/carry : Indeterminate, continuous growth
Plant height : 150 to 200 cm
Quantity per packet : 25 seeds
Certification : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada
Special features : Varied mix (cherry, grape, slicer, steak), mild flavor, abundant production
Farming method
Sow indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. Place the seeds 3 to 6 mm (1/8 to 1/4") deep in a light potting mix and maintain a temperature between 23 and 29°C to encourage rapid germination (5 to 10 days). During hardening off, reduce watering and nitrogen application to strengthen the seedlings.
Transplant outdoors when nighttime temperatures are above 10°C (50°F) and all risk of frost has passed. Space plants 60-90 cm (24-36") apart and rows 120-180 cm (4-6') apart. Provide a sunny location (level 3) and regular watering (level 3). As this is an indeterminate mix, sturdy staking is essential to support growth and fruiting.
Maturity varies depending on the varieties included, between 65 and 90 days.
Harvesting and preservation
Harvest the fruit when it reaches its characteristic yellow hue and a soft firmness. For greater flexibility, pick them when the first color appears, then let them ripen off the vine at a temperature of 22°C or higher.
Store the fruit at 12–21 °C and at a relative humidity of approximately 95% for optimal preservation.
Usage ideas
• Perfect mix for colorful and delicious salads
• An ideal variety for tasting platters thanks to its diverse shapes
• Small tomatoes perfect for snacks or appetizers
• Beautiful yellow slices for sandwiches and burgers
• Suitable for canning or milder, fruitier sauces
• Wonderful mix for farmers' markets and organic baskets
The 'Yellow Mix' offers a superb diversity of yellow tomatoes, combining beauty, sweetness, and culinary variety. An essential choice for a bright, productive, and inspiring vegetable garden.
