Name: Organic yellow 'Taxi' tomato
Brand: Biologiquement vôtre
SKU: BIOV-SEMENCES
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Compact organic Taxi tomato supported by a short cage and carrying several round smooth fruit. The view shows healthy dark-green foliage, small yellow flowers, developing green tomatoes, and evenly lemon-yellow ripe fruit weighing 110 to 170 g on a bushy determinate plant in summer. The compact crop is easy to inspect and harvest.

Organic open-pollinated compact determinate yellow tomato Solanaceae

Organic fruiting vegetable seeds

Biologiquement vôtre

Solanum lycopersicum

From seed to harvest

Open-pollinated

Common nameTaxi yellow tomato

FamilySolanaceae

GenusSolanum

Specieslycopersicum

CultivarTaxi

TypeOrganic open-pollinated compact determinate yellow tomato

Botanical nameSolanum lycopersicum

Reproducible seedsYes

Organic yellow 'Taxi' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is an open-pollinated organic determinate variety with compact early productive growth. 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 salsa, and multicoloured platters. Harvest generally begins 58 to 68 days after transplanting, making Taxi particularly useful for short growing seasons. The cheerful colour also creates an attractive contrast beside red and purple tomatoes.

Sow Taxi indoors six to eight weeks before the last frost, approximately 0.5 cm deep in warm evenly moist seed-starting mix. Provide strong light immediately after emergence, pot seedlings up after true leaves appear, and harden them gradually. Once frost risk has passed, transplant in full sun into fertile organic-rich well-drained soil. The determinate habit generally reaches 60 to 100 cm and spreads approximately 60 to 90 cm, concentrating its crop over a relatively short period. Install a compact cage at planting to keep loaded branches above the soil. Avoid severe sucker pruning because it can remove productive flowering growth.

Water slowly and deeply at soil level when the surface begins to dry, then mulch after the soil warms to stabilize moisture. Feed moderately according to label directions without excess nitrogen, and monitor branches as fruit loads. Harvest when skin is evenly lemon yellow, shoulders are no longer green, and fruit yields slightly to gentle pressure. Support the tomato with one hand and twist gently or clip the stem with a clean tool. Place fruit in a single layer and discard any tomato that is mouldy, slimy, deeply split, or abnormal-smelling. Before frost, bring sound developed fruit indoors and handle it gently.

Light and life cycle

In the garden

Exposure: Full sun
Life cycle: Warm-season annual

Sowing and germination

Sowing guide

Sowing & germination

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 Adjust these dates to your local frost dates and soil conditions; Canadian growing seasons vary by region.

Propagation

Seed

Growing method

Starting tomato seeds inside: 'Taxi' tomato. Sow Taxi indoors six to eight weeks before the last frost, approximately 0.5 cm deep in clean moist seed-starting mix. Mulch after soil warms, leaving space around the stem and preserving access for tying. For 'Taxi', the expected harvest form—medium round smooth lemon-yellow fruit generally weighing 110 to 170 g—helps confirm crop identity, while local warmth and plant health still influence maturity. Install the cage, stake, or trellis at planting when support is needed. Its mature habit is determinate, compact, bushy, and stout. Leave this tomato open to light, airflow, and watering at soil level. Its growth is determinate, compact, bushy, and stout. Harden plants in stages, increasing outdoor exposure while protecting them from frost and harsh wind. Match the vine to full sun and observe the actual hours of unobstructed light at the site. Transplant after local frost danger has passed into full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Space the crop approximately 90 to 120 cm (36 to 48 in) apart to preserve access for watering, inspection, and harvest. Use moderate label-rate nutrition and avoid forcing leaves with excess nitrogen. Keep loaded clusters supported as frost approaches, and remove split or diseased fruit from the harvest area. Pick the tomato plant at its intended colour and texture, supporting clusters so stems do not tear. Before frost, harvest sound developed fruit for indoor finishing, discard diseased material, and record transplant and first-pick dates for the next Canadian season.

Soil and care

Soil & care

Soil pH

Approximately 6.0 to 6.8

Moisture

Consistent soil moisture without saturation; good air circulation around the foliage.

Care level

Moderate

Watering

Yellow 'Taxi' tomato sets much of its crop on a compact plant; keep moisture dependable while flowers and fruit develop together. Yellow 'Taxi' tomato's medium round smooth lemon-yellow fruit generally weighing 110 to 170 g is carried on determinate, compact, bushy, and stout growth, so extend watering beyond the stem as the supported canopy enlarges. The harvest guide for yellow 'Taxi' tomato is approximately 58 to 68 days after transplanting; maintain moisture while younger clusters continue filling. Water yellow 'Taxi' tomato slowly at the base, soak its root zone, then wait until the upper soil begins to dry before irrigating again.

Soil type

The compact habit of yellow 'Taxi' tomato suits a prepared bed or roomy container, not shallow or compressed soil. Prepare yellow 'Taxi' tomato's bed for determinate, compact, bushy, and stout growth bearing medium round smooth lemon-yellow fruit generally weighing 110 to 170 g, not only for the small spring transplant. Allow approximately 58 to 68 days after transplanting for yellow 'Taxi' tomato to develop, providing soil volume that stays aerated after repeated watering. Before setting yellow 'Taxi' tomato, mix mature compost through the area while preserving a crumbly structure rather than a dense amended pocket.

Fertilization

Once 'Taxi' flowers, favour steady growth over leafy surges. Apply every fertilizer at its labelled rate. yellow 'Taxi' tomato benefits from balanced fertility before its first trusses. Never place fertilizer directly against young roots. For Taxi yellow tomato, fruit development competes with foliage under excessive nitrogen. Record plant response before repeating the treatment. For 'Taxi', its root zone needs consistent moisture while fruit enlarges. Apply every fertilizer at its labelled rate. Fertilizer cannot correct water-related disorders on yellow 'Taxi' tomato.

Seasonal care

Seasonal care for 'Taxi' tomato. Start yellow 'Taxi' tomato when its bed and the local frost pattern are ready; the supplied window is indoor sowing six to eight weeks before last frost; transplant after frost. Sow 0.5 cm deep. Expect germination in 7 to 14 days at 21 to 27 °C (70 to 81 °F); keep the medium evenly moist but aerated throughout that interval. Keep young seedlings close to strong light, rotate trays for balanced growth, and pot them on before roots become crowded. After several days of hardening, set 'Taxi' plants outdoors only when frost danger has passed and nights have become reliably mild. Even with a compact habit, give the plant a short cage or stake before branches carry a full crop. Prepare a sunny, well-drained bed; mix mature compost through the root zone and keep the lower leaves clear of soil splash. Check soil beneath the mulch rather than relying on wilt, then irrigate at the base early enough for foliage to remain dry overnight. Where space is limited, give yellow 'Taxi' tomato a container large enough for its mature root system and keep every drainage opening clear. As yellow flowers open, preserve airflow around 'Taxi', check ties and supports, and watch the undersides of leaves for early pest or disease signs. Use the supplied harvest guidance—approximately 58 to 68 days after transplanting—as a starting point; judge each fruit by developed colour, full size, and a slight yield under gentle pressure. Harvest 'Taxi' regularly without pulling the vine, and bring sound, well-developed fruit indoors before the first hard frost.

Growing in containers

Container growing

Growing 'Taxi' tomato in containers. Choose a stable container sized for the mature plant, with several unobstructed drainage holes. Set one established 'Taxi' plant at an appropriate depth and keep the stem clear of the rim and mulch. Yellow 'Taxi' tomato needs full sun; nearby walls or taller crops should not compromise it. Install a stake or cage at planting when support is needed, without later piercing the root ball. Lay out the tomato plant at approximately 90 to 120 cm (36 to 48 in) apart, then keep paths open instead of filling gaps with another mature crop. Fill the container with fresh, airy vegetable potting mix amended modestly with mature compost, never dense garden soil. Good access around the crop makes inspection and harvest easier, given its habit: determinate, compact, bushy, and stout. Water slowly when the upper mix begins drying, continue until surplus drains, and empty the saucer. Leave enough access around the vine to inspect and cleanly harvest medium round smooth lemon-yellow fruit generally weighing 110 to 170 g. Prevent soil splash on lower leaves, fasten stems without constriction, and keep flower clusters and developing fruit easy to inspect. As nights cool, check ties and actual root-zone moisture before deciding whether temporary shelter is worthwhile. Harvest this tomato when colour and texture show the intended stage. Before frost, gather sound developed fruit; quarantine any plant moved under protection and inspect it for insects.

Growth and harvest

Size, flowering & harvest

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 your region

Growth rate

Vigorous during the warm season

Growth habit

Determinate, compact, bushy, and stout

Edible parts

Ripe fruit

Bloom period

Breezes and bumblebees can release 'Taxi''s pollen. Keep the root zone evenly moist during bloom. For yellow 'Taxi' tomato, successful vibration starts fruit development. Water at soil level while flowers remain open. Taxi yellow tomato carries yellow, self-fertile flowers in small clusters. Maintain airflow without repeatedly wetting the blossoms. For 'Taxi', its flower clusters may drop blossoms during severe stress. Do not treat every fallen blossom as disease. For yellow 'Taxi' tomato, another tomato variety is unnecessary for normal pollination. Keep Taxi yellow tomato tied before fruit loads its trusses.

Fruiting

Small yellow flowers form an abundant relatively concentrated crop of medium round smooth fruit. Each tomato generally weighs 110 to 170 g and turns evenly lemon yellow. Production develops on a compact determinate plant. Maintain consistent moisture, support loaded branches, and harvest when shoulders are no longer green and fruit yields slightly. A compact cage keeps loaded branches above the soil as the crop ripens.

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 the tomato with one hand and twist gently or clip the stem with a clean tool without tearing the branch. Place fruit in a single layer to prevent bruising. Because the determinate crop is relatively concentrated, visit often during the ripening period. Before frost, bring sound developed fruit indoors. Do not eat leaves or stems, and discard any tomato that is mouldy, slimy, deeply split, or abnormal-smelling.

Garden companions

Garden associations

Companion plants & uses

Companion plants

Taxi can anchor an early tomato corner with a nearby lettuce crop that is harvested before summer growth becomes crowded. Keep the tomato itself in full light and allow space around its compact canopy. A separate herb row or pot can supply kitchen companions without making root-zone watering difficult. Avoid filling every gap based on the size of young transplants. The useful sequence is an early salad harvest followed by the tomato crop, not a permanent dense mixture that forces both to compete through the entire season.

Plants to avoid

Avoid waterlogged soil, overhead watering, crowding, and repeated rotations with tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, or potatoes.

Garden use

'Taxi' tomato in the vegetable garden. Place Taxi in a sunny vegetable garden, edible bed, or large stable container near a patio. Its determinate compact bushy habit suits spaces where a tall tomato would be difficult to train. Install a compact sturdy cage at transplanting to support branches as 110 to 170 g fruit gains weight. Dark green foliage and the stout silhouette create a structured focal point in an edible display. Pair it with low herbs grown in neighbouring containers without crowding its roots. Keep access open for soil-level watering, foliage inspection, and harvesting without compressing fruit. Lemon-yellow tomatoes contrast beautifully with yellow or red varieties on a platter. Mulch after the soil warms, check ties after strong wind, and arrange ripe fruit in a single layer to preserve its dense juicy flesh. The compact structure also makes routine care comfortable in smaller gardens. In a large pot, check moisture daily during hot weather and rotate the container if exposure is uneven. Moderate height keeps fruit accessible without requiring an imposing structure. Promptly remove fallen leaves and damaged tomatoes to maintain a clean area around the plant. Preserve enough clearance between neighbouring containers for airflow and comfortable inspection after rain.

Recipe and storage

Recipe idea

From garden to table

'Taxi' tomato in the kitchen. Yellow Taxi tomato salsa — Rinse sound fruit under running water, remove stems with a clean knife, and dice the tomatoes. Combine with sweet pepper, a little onion, cilantro, and lime juice. Add salt immediately before serving to preserve texture. Keep all ingredients cold and refrigerate leftovers within two hours. Do not eat tomato leaves or stems. Do not use any fruit that is mouldy, slimy, deeply split, or abnormal-smelling. Wash the board, knife, utensils, and surfaces after preparation. For more colour, add several diced red or purple tomatoes. Serve with chips or as a taco topping. Transport the salsa in a refrigerated container and do not leave it in direct sun for an extended period. Stir gently immediately before serving. Mild lemon-yellow fruit gives the mixture a bright appearance and refreshing flavour. Present the salsa in a clean chilled bowl and use a clean serving spoon. Keep it covered until guests are ready to eat.

Wildlife and pets

Wildlife & precautions

Supporting wildlife

Taxi can produce tomatoes without a second cultivar acting as a pollen source. Its blossoms may be vibrated by visiting bees or moved by wind. When planning a small early tomato bed, reserve room for independent flowering plants rather than crowding them against the stems in an attempt to force more insect visits.

Frequently asked questions

When should Taxi be sown and transplanted in your region?

Begin Taxi indoors about six to eight weeks before the local transplant date. Sow 0.5 cm (¼ in) deep and provide 21 to 27 °C (70 to 81 °F); seedlings should emerge in 7 to 14 days. Give them strong light, pot them on when required, and harden them gradually. Move plants outdoors only after frost danger is past and nights are mild. Taxi is determinate, compact, bushy, and stout, reaching approximately 60 to 100 cm tall and 60 to 90 cm wide. Use a short cage to hold fruiting branches rather than training it as a long vine. The smooth lemon-yellow fruit generally weighs 110 to 170 g and is listed at about 58 to 68 days after transplanting. Let full yellow colour, not the calendar alone, confirm ripeness.

What support suits Taxi?

Taxi's compact determinate bush suits a sturdy short cage or several stakes arranged around the plant. It grows approximately 60 to 100 cm tall and 60 to 90 cm wide, so a towering indeterminate trellis is unnecessary. Install support at transplanting, before roots fill the bed, and guide loaded branches inward as the 110 to 170 g fruit develops. Use soft ties only where stems lean; avoid compressing the stout bush into a narrow column. Anchor the cage against wind and leave the centre reachable for harvest. Because determinate plants can carry many fruit during a relatively concentrated period, support should distribute branch weight near the outside of the canopy. Check ties as stems thicken and harvest lemon-yellow fruit regularly to reduce strain on the framework.

When should Taxi tomatoes be harvested?

Harvest generally 58 to 68 days after transplanting when the skin shows an even lemon-yellow colour, shoulders are no longer green, and fruit yields slightly to gentle pressure. Colour can vary with sunlight, so also judge texture and overall appearance. Tomatoes may remain firmly attached; clip the stem with clean pruners instead of pulling on the branch. Arrange harvested tomatoes without stacking them so their smooth skin remains free from pressure marks. Before frost, bring sound developed tomatoes indoors. Discard any fruit showing mould, a slimy surface, a deep split, or an unusual odour. Compare several fruit on the plant to recognize the best mature colour.

What container should be used for Taxi?

Yes. Choose a very large, deep, stable container with several drainage holes. Use airy vegetable potting mix enriched with a moderate amount of compost, then place the pot in full sun. Install a compact sturdy cage, trellis, or sturdy stakes to support determinate growth that may approach 60 to 100 cm. Check moisture daily during hot weather, water slowly until excess drains without leaving standing water, and feed moderately according to label directions. Secure stems with soft ties, rotate the container if light is uneven, and inspect its stability after strong wind. Frequent harvesting helps keep the numerous clusters manageable. Keep every drainage opening unobstructed.

Can Taxi seed be saved?

Taxi is open-pollinated, so seed may be saved from correctly selected, isolated plants. Choose fully ripe lemon-yellow fruit from a healthy compact determinate plant matching the expected 60- to 100-cm height and smooth 110- to 170-g fruit. Clean seed by a recognized tomato method, dry it completely, and label it with cultivar and year. Although tomatoes usually self-pollinate, crossing can occur when compatible varieties bloom nearby. Isolate blossoms if true-to-type seed is important. Never save seed from diseased, mouldy, or atypical fruit. When pollination history is uncertain, treat the saved lot as experimental and grow several plants. Compare bush habit, fruit colour, size, and maturity before relying on the seed for the main Taxi crop or giving it to another gardener.