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The striped heritage tomato is an old variety known for its unique variegated fruits, blending shades of red, yellow, and sometimes green. Prized for its rich and balanced flavor as well as its visual appeal, it brings character and diversity to Quebec vegetable garden harvests.

2. Sowing

Difficulty level : Easy
Sowing type : Indoor sowing 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost (March to April in zones 5-6)
Sowing technique : In seed trays or in pots
Sowing depth : ~ 5 to 10 mm
Germination time : 5 to 10 days
Germination temperature : 20 to 25 C

3. Culture

Ease of cultivation : Easy
Growing season : Warm season
Transplantation : Easy, after all risk of frost has passed (late May to early June)
Plant spacing : ~ 60 to 75 cm between plants
Distance between rows : ~ 90 to 120 cm
Hardiness zone : Non-hardy annual plant
Light : Full sun
Soil type : Rich, loose and well-drained soil
Soil pH : Slightly acidic to neutral
Soil moisture : Keep the soil evenly moist
Soil fertility : Requires compost
Time before harvest : Approximately 75 to 85 days after transplanting
Watering : Regular, avoid water stress
Other characteristics : Decorative fruit; vigorous growth requiring good staking

4. Usage

Delicious fresh in salads, sliced, as carpaccio, or in sandwiches. The striped heirloom tomato is ideal for enhancing dishes thanks to its unique flavor and appearance.

5. Apprenticeship

Companion plants : Basil, carrot, onion
Nefarious plants : Cabbage, fennel