Tomato 'Fantastique OP'
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Tomato 'Fantastique OP' (Solanum lycopersicum) – Offered by Le Potager Ornemental de Catherine
The 'Fantastique OP' tomato is an exceptional variety , resulting from the stabilization of the famous Fantastique F1 , produced with passion since 1995. Its bright red, round and generous fruit (8 to 10 cm in diameter) is at the same time fleshy, juicy and tasty , offering ideal versatility in the kitchen : perfect to be enjoyed fresh, in salads, in sauces or even in cooking .
Its robust plant of 1.20 to 1.50 m , with indeterminate growth , ensures abundant production , particularly generous at the end of the season , thus allowing the pleasure of late harvests to be prolonged.
Characteristics of the variety
Type : Annual
Plant habit : Indeterminate
Height : 1.20 to 1.50 m
Maturity : Mid-season to late
Fruit color : Bright red
Fruit shape : Round, 8 to 10 cm in diameter
Flavor : Meaty, juicy, balanced
Use : Salads, sauces, cooking
Attractiveness : Excellent productivity, particularly at the end of the season
Quantity per sachet : ±30 seeds
Origin : Organic seeds produced at Catherine’s Ornamental Vegetable Garden
Cultivation method
?? Exposure : Full sun
?? Sowing : Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost , then transplant once night temperatures are stable above 50°F .
?? Sowing depth : 5 mm
?? Germination temperature : 22-25°C
? Germination time : 7 to 14 days
?? Spacing : 50 to 70 cm between plants
?? Staking : Essential to support abundant fruits
?? Watering : Regular but moderate, avoiding wetting the foliage
?? Maintenance : Lightly prune the suckers to encourage productivity
With optimal conditions, the 'Fantastique OP' tomato guarantees an abundant and prolonged harvest, even at the end of the season , ideal for sustainable food autonomy .
Use and special features
?? A heritage cultivated with passion
Stabilized by a passionate gardener for almost 30 years , the 'Fantastique OP' tomato embodies patience and the transmission of agricultural know-how .
?? A tomato that does everything
Its perfect balance between dense flesh and tasty juice makes it delicious in salads, melting in sauce and irresistible when cooked , adapting to all culinary desires.
?? Impressive productivity
Its harvest becomes spectacular at the end of the season , guaranteeing a productive vegetable garden until the first cold weather .
