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Determinate yellow tomato
Solanaceae
Organic fruiting vegetable seeds
Organic yellow ‘Taxi’ tomato
Solanum lycopersicum ‘Taxi’
Product code : BIOVO-0153
Compact early productive determinate organic tomato with round 110 to 170 g lemon-yellow fruit and mild meaty juicy flesh.
- Exposure
- Full sun
- Life cycle
- Warm-season annual
Discover the plant
Common nameTaxi yellow tomato
FamilySolanaceae
GenusSolanum
SpeciesSolanum lycopersicum
CultivarTaxi
TypeDeterminate yellow tomato
Botanical nameSolanum lycopersicum ‘Taxi’
Reproducible seedsYes
Organic yellow ‘Taxi’ tomato (Solanum lycopersicum ‘Taxi’) is an open-pollinated organic, determinate, compact, early, and productive variety. Its bushy dark-green plant yields abundant round smooth lemon-yellow fruit generally weighing 110 to 170 g. Meaty juicy flesh delivers mild sweet refreshing flavour with moderate perceived acidity. This bright tomato is excellent sliced, in sandwiches salads yellow salsas, and multicoloured platters. Its earliness is especially useful in short seasons.
Sow indoors six to eight weeks before last frost approximately 0.5 cm deep in warm evenly moist mix. Provide strong light immediately after emergence, pot up after true leaves, and harden gradually. Transplant after frost in full sun into fertile organic-rich well-drained soil. The determinate habit generally reaches 60 to 100 cm and concentrates its crop over a relatively short period. A compact cage keeps loaded branches off the soil. Taxi suits gardens small spaces and large containers.
Water slowly and deeply at soil level when the surface begins to dry, then mulch after soil warms to stabilize moisture. Feed moderately without excess nitrogen and monitor branches as fruit loads. Harvest generally begins around 58 to 68 days after transplanting depending on conditions. Pick when skin is evenly lemon-yellow, shoulders are no longer green, and fruit yields slightly to gentle pressure. Discard mouldy slimy deeply split or abnormal-smelling tomatoes.
Sowing guide
It all startswith a seed.
Sowing depth
0.5 cm (1/4 in)
Spacing / density
Space plants approximately 90 to 120 cm (36 to 48 in) apart to accommodate growth and air circulation.
Germination temperature
21 to 27°C (70 to 81°F)
Germination time
7 to 14 days
Sowing period
March through April indoors then transplant after frost
Propagation
Seed
Growing method
Sow Taxi indoors March through April six to eight weeks before last frost 0.5 cm deep. Maintain 21–27°C and even moisture until emergence in 7–14 days. Provide intense light, pot up after true leaves, and harden gradually. After frost transplant in full sun in the ground or a large deep container. Install a cage or stake, water at soil level, and mulch. Harvest frequently approximately 75 days after transplanting once small fruit is uniformly red.
Soil and care
The right care,at the right time.
Soil pH
Approximately 6.0 to 6.8
Care level
Moderate
Watering
Water deeply at soil level when the top three to five centimetres begin to dry while maintaining moisture as evenly as possible. Alternating drought and heavy watering encourages cracking and may contribute to blossom-end rot while constantly waterlogged soil suffocates roots and increases disease. Water in the morning without unnecessarily wetting foliage then mulch once soil warms. During fruit set and sizing avoid prolonged water stress. In a large container check moisture daily during hot weather without leaving standing water in the saucer.
Soil type
Choose deep fertile loose well-drained organic-rich soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH near 6.0–6.8. Incorporate mature compost before transplanting while avoiding fresh manure and excess nitrogen that produces leaves at the expense of fruit. Work soil when neither sticky nor dusty and do not compact the root zone. Even moisture and adequate calcium reserves support healthy fruiting without automatic calcium additions unless testing supports them. Rotate three or four years away from tomatoes peppers eggplants and potatoes.
Fertilization
Incorporate mature compost before transplanting then base later feeding on a soil test or the label of a balanced fruiting-vegetable fertilizer. Avoid excess nitrogen which promotes very vigorous stems and leaves but delays flowering and ripening. After fruit set balanced nutrition including potassium and phosphorus may support fruiting without exceeding label rates. Never place concentrated fertilizer against roots and water after application. In containers split a dilute solution rather than using one strong dose. No calcium supplement replaces even watering or a test confirming deficiency.
Moisture
Consistent soil moisture without saturation; good air circulation around the foliage.
Seasonal care
In spring sow indoors six to eight weeks before last frost and provide intense light immediately after emergence. Pot up after true leaves then harden gradually. After frost transplant in full sun in the ground or a large deep container. Install a cage or stake to support loaded stems without assigning an unconfirmed growth type. In summer water deeply at soil level, check container moisture often, mulch, and feed moderately. Harvest red fruit frequently. Before frost pick developed fruit, remove plants, and clean containers.
Container growing
A garden,within reach.
Choose a large stable deep container with numerous drainage holes; no exact size is confirmed for the Biologiquement Vôtre lot. Fill it with airy compost-enriched vegetable potting mix and place it in full sun. Install a compact cage at transplanting to keep loaded branches off the soil. Water slowly when the surface begins to dry without standing water. Mulch lightly, feed moderately, and check moisture daily during hot or windy weather.
Bloom and dimensions
Its place,in your garden.
Mature height
Approximately 60 to 100 cm (24 to 39 in)
Width / spread
Approximately 60 to 90 cm (24 to 35 in)
Flower color
Yellow
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Compound, divided foliage with an aroma when bruised; grown as an annual in Quebec
Growth rate
Vigorous during the warm season
Growth habit
Determinate compact bushy and stout
Bloom period
Small yellow flowers borne in successive clusters during the warm season
Fruiting
Abundant relatively concentrated crop of yellow fruit on a compact plant
Days to maturity
Approximately 58 to 68 days after transplanting
Harvest
Harvest generally 58 to 68 days after transplanting when fruit is evenly lemon-yellow, shoulders are no longer green, and flesh yields slightly to gentle pressure. Support fruit with one hand and twist gently or clip the stem with a clean tool without tearing the branch. Place tomatoes in a single layer to prevent bruising. Before frost bring developed fruit indoors. Do not eat leaves or stems and discard mouldy slimy deeply split or abnormal-smelling fruit.
Garden associations
In goodcompany.
Companion plants
Basil and early lettuce can occupy nearby space when light, water, air circulation, and root room remain sufficient.
Plants to avoid
Avoid waterlogged soil, overhead watering, crowding, and repeated rotations with tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, or potatoes.
Recipe idea
From the gardento your plate.
Edible parts
Ripe fruit
Yellow Taxi tomato salsa — Rinse sound fruit, remove stems, and dice. Combine with sweet pepper onion cilantro and a little lime juice. Salt immediately before serving to preserve texture. Keep ingredients cold and refrigerate leftovers within two hours. Do not eat tomato leaves or stems and discard mouldy slimy deeply split or abnormal-smelling fruit.
Frequently asked questions
Your questions,answered.
When should Taxi be sown and transplanted in Quebec?
Sow indoors March through April approximately six to eight weeks before planned transplanting. Place seed 0.5 cm deep, maintain 21–27°C, and keep mix moist; emergence generally takes 7–14 days. Provide intense light, pot seedlings up, and harden gradually. Transplant only after last frost once soil is warm and nights are sufficiently mild.
Does Taxi tomato need staking?
Taxi is a determinate and relatively compact variety, but support remains useful when many fruit develop. A short cage or several stakes keep loaded branches off the soil and improve airflow. Avoid severe sucker pruning: on a determinate tomato it can remove a substantial share of the flowers and reduce the harvest.
When should Taxi tomatoes be harvested?
Generally harvest around 75 to 85 days after transplanting once fruit has developed red colour and yields slightly to gentle pressure. A green area may remain at the shoulders and colour varies with sunlight. Support each fruit and cut the stem with a clean tool. Pick progressively, bring developed fruit indoors before frost, and discard mouldy slimy or deeply split fruit.
Can Taxi be grown in a container?
Yes. The workbook indicates culture in a large deep container without confirming exact dimensions. Use a stable pot with several drainage holes and airy compost-enriched mix. Place in full sun, install a cage or stake for loaded stems, check moisture daily during hot weather, water until it drains without standing water, and feed moderately according to label directions.
Can Taxi tomato seed be saved?
Yes. Taxi is an open-pollinated variety. Choose a ripe yellow fruit from a vigorous true-to-type plant, extract the seeds, briefly ferment them in their gel, then rinse and dry them completely. Label the harvest and store it cool, dry, and dark. Isolating blossoms improves varietal fidelity when several tomatoes grow together.
Wildlife and pets
Life,around your plants.
Supporting wildlife
Small yellow flowers may be visited by bumblebees and other bees able to vibrate the anthers and release pollen. Wind also contributes substantially to pollination, although active insect visitors can support consistent fruit set in the vegetable garden during bloom.
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