{"product_id":"pomidor-blanche-de-picardie-bio-nasiona-semailles","title":"Blanche de Picardie white indeterminate tomato BIO - Solanum lycopersicum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eA cream-white tomato with a very mild flavor.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blanche de Picardie is a regional tomato variety from northern France, with fruit in an unusual cream-white color. The plants are tall, vigorous and productive. The fruits are medium-sized, slightly flattened, with thin skin. The flesh is tasty, juicy and very low in acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e tall, indeterminate tomato\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium-sized, slightly flattened, cream-white, with thin skin\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSowing under cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e March – early April\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTransplanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e from early May under cover, after May 15–20 outdoors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e July – September\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny and warm, preferably in a greenhouse or polytunnel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eWhat makes this variety special\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhite tomatoes are still a rarity in gardens, and Blanche de Picardie is a variety developed in the cooler climate of northern France. It is tall, with vigor similar to that of classic greenhouse tomatoes, and produces a good crop. The fruits ripen in mid-season – usually about 2.5 months after planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flavor is delicate and slightly sweet, with low acidity, so this variety is a popular choice for people who find the pronounced tang of tomatoes unappealing. Thanks to their thin skin, the fruits are delicious eaten raw, straight from the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eGrowing step by step\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eSowing (March–April, under cover):\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow the seeds from mid-March to early April, about 6–8 weeks before the planned transplanting date, at a depth of about 0.5–1 cm. Keep the growing medium slightly moist and the temperature steady at 20–25°C (ideally about 24°C). Germination takes 7–10 days. Once they have emerged, seedlings need as much light as possible – a south-facing window or supplemental lighting works well on a windowsill; otherwise, plants quickly become leggy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003ePricking out:\u003c\/strong\u003e When the seedlings have developed 2–4 true leaves, transplant them individually into pots 8–10 cm in diameter, planting them slightly deeper than before. Keep the young plants in a bright place at 15–20°C and water moderately but regularly. Begin hardening them off 7–10 days before transplanting by placing them outdoors for a few hours each day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eTransplanting (May):\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant the seedlings in a greenhouse or unheated polytunnel from early May, or outdoors after May 15–20, when the risk of frost has passed. Space plants about 50 cm apart in rows, with 100 cm between rows. Plant the stem noticeably deeper than it was in the pot – the tomato will grow additional roots along it. Insert a stake or attach a support string straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Train plants to one or two stems and regularly remove side shoots (suckers) that grow in the leaf axils – this directs the plant's energy into the fruit rather than leaf growth. Water at the base of the plant without wetting the leaves, as tomatoes are susceptible to blight. Remove the lower leaves so they do not touch the soil, and use mulch to retain moisture and prevent soil from splashing onto the leaves. Tomatoes prefer soil rich in organic matter and potassium, so they respond well to compost and organic fertilizers for fruiting vegetables. Pick the thin-skinned fruits as they ripen, when they turn cream-colored and yield slightly to gentle pressure – if left on the plant too long, they may split.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlanche de Picardie is a tomato best enjoyed \u003cstrong\u003eraw\u003c\/strong\u003e – in \u003cstrong\u003esalads\u003c\/strong\u003e, sandwiches and on a cheese board. The pale slices look striking alongside red, yellow and dark tomatoes. Its mild flavor also works well in \u003cstrong\u003echilled soups\u003c\/strong\u003e and light-colored sauces where you don't want strong acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eA gardener's tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f5f3ee; border-left: 4px solid #656B39; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 1em 0;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eIt's hard to tell when a white tomato is ripe by its color alone. The fruit is ripe when it changes from greenish to cream-colored, feels slightly springy and comes away from the stem easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eAbout the producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe seeds come from \u003cstrong\u003eSemailles\u003c\/strong\u003e – a Belgian artisan producer of organic seeds based in the province of Namur, Wallonia. Semailles offers only open-pollinated varieties (no F1 hybrids), including many traditional and collector's varieties. Some seeds are grown on its own fields, while others are produced in collaboration with organic growers in Belgium and France. All batches are certified organic (inspection code BE-BIO-01).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eLatin name\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eVariety\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eBlanche de Picardie (regional variety from northern France)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eFruit color\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003ecream-white\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eGrowth habit\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003etall, indeterminate – trained on a stake or string\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e100–200 cm\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003ePosition\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003esunny, warm and sheltered from the wind; preferably in a greenhouse or polytunnel\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eSeasonality\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eannual, frost-sensitive plant\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eSowing time\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eMarch – early April (under cover)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eTransplanting time\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003efrom early May under cover, after May 15–20 outdoors\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; 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