{"product_id":"pomidor-damascus-steel-bio-nasiona-semailles","title":"Damascus Steel BIO Indeterminate Tomato - Solanum lycopersicum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eMulticoloured fruits in shades of red and purple.\u003c\/strong\u003e Damascus Steel is a multicoloured tomato variety with fruits in shades of red and purple. The flesh is juicy, and the plants have an indeterminate growth habit, reaching 1–2 m in height. This is a mid-early variety that performs well in a greenhouse or polytunnel. It can also be grown in large pots.\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 red-purple, multicoloured, juicy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSowing under cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e March – early April\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlanting out:\u003c\/strong\u003e from early May under cover, after 15–20 May 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 pack:\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\u003eDamascus Steel belongs to the group of multicoloured collector tomatoes. Its red-purple fruit stands out in the garden and on the plate – a variety for anyone who enjoys trying new colours and flavours in their garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fruit ripens in mid-season, usually 2–3 months after planting out the seedlings. The variety is suitable for container growing, so you can place it on a sunny patio or balcony if you provide a sufficiently large pot and support.\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 planting-out date, at a depth of about 1 cm. Keep the growing medium slightly moist and the temperature steady at 20–25°C (ideally around 24°C). Germination takes 7–10 days. Once they emerge, seedlings need as much light as possible – a south-facing windowsill or supplemental lighting works well; 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 seedlings in a bright spot at 15–20°C and water moderately but regularly. Begin hardening them off 7–10 days before planting out by placing them outdoors for a few hours each day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003ePlanting out (May):\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant seedlings in a greenhouse or unheated polytunnel from early May, and outdoors after 15–20 May, once the risk of frost has passed. Space plants about 50 cm apart in rows, with 100 cm between rows. Bury the stem considerably deeper than it was in the pot – the tomato will grow additional roots along it. Put in a stake or attach a string for training straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Train the plants to one or two stems and regularly remove side shoots (known as suckers) growing in the leaf axils – this directs the plant’s energy into the fruit rather than foliage. Water at the base of the plant without wetting the leaves, as tomatoes are susceptible to potato blight. Remove 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 fertilisers for fruiting vegetables. In a pot (at least 20–30 l), water more often than plants grown in the ground and feed regularly, as the growing medium quickly becomes depleted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDamascus Steel’s juicy fruits taste best \u003cstrong\u003efresh\u003c\/strong\u003e – in \u003cstrong\u003esalads\u003c\/strong\u003e, on sandwiches and mixed with other colourful tomatoes. They can also be used for \u003cstrong\u003esauces\u003c\/strong\u003e or roasted with olive oil and herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eGardener’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 can be harder to judge when darker tomato varieties are ripe by their colour. A fruit is ripe when its colour stops changing, it feels slightly firm under your fingers and it comes away from the vine 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 small-scale Belgian producer of organic seeds based in the province of Namur, Wallonia. Semailles offers only non-hybrid varieties (no F1), including many traditional and collector varieties. Some seeds are propagated in 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;\"\u003eDamascus Steel\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eFruit colour\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003ered-purple, multicoloured\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 – train against 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 plant, sensitive to frost\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%;\"\u003ePlanting-out time\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003efrom early May under cover, after 15–20 May outdoors\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eHarvest time\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; 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color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eProducer\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eSemailles (Belgium)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eEAN code\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e5415166028013\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Semailles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54350283342152,"sku":"SEM-L4915S","price":20.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/2649\/0440\/files\/L4915S_1.jpg?v=1792436078","url":"https:\/\/www.mrseed.eu\/en\/products\/pomidor-damascus-steel-bio-nasiona-semailles","provider":"mr.seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}