Pamplemousse du Grand-Père orange indeterminate tomato BIO - Solanum lycopersicum
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Large orange fruits with a pink blush – on both the skin and flesh. Pamplemousse du Grand-Père is an old French indeterminate tomato variety, prized for its exceptional flavor. It produces large, ribbed, slightly flattened orange fruits with a delicate pink blush. The flesh is meaty and juicy, sweet and virtually free of acidity. This is a mid-early variety with indeterminate growth, intended primarily for growing under cover.
This variety is descended from the well-known Ananas tomato, but ripens earlier. This makes it a good choice for areas with shorter growing seasons – including most of Poland. The fruits start to ripen roughly 2.5 months after transplanting the seedlings.
Its greatest asset is its flavor: sweet and mild, with no tart notes, and a flesh that is both meaty and juicy. The pink coloring extends into the fruit, so a slice looks two-toned when cut. This is a tomato for anyone looking for something different from the classic red supermarket variety.
Sowing (March–April, under cover): Sow seeds from mid-March to early April, about 6–8 weeks before the planned transplanting date, at a depth of approx. 0.5–1 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 the seedlings emerge, they need as much light as possible – on a windowsill, a south-facing window or supplemental lighting works well; otherwise, the plants will quickly become leggy.
Pricking out: When the seedlings develop 2–4 true leaves, transplant them individually into pots 8–10 cm in diameter, planting them a little deeper than they were growing before. Keep the seedlings in a bright spot at 15–20°C and water moderately but regularly. Start hardening them off 7–10 days before transplanting by placing them outdoors for a few hours each day.
Transplanting (May): Plant seedlings in a greenhouse or unheated polytunnel from early May, and outdoors after May 15–20, once the risk of frost has passed. Space plants approx. 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. Insert a stake or attach a string for training straight away.
Care: Train the plants to one or two stems and regularly remove the side shoots (so-called suckers) growing in the leaf axils – this directs the plant’s energy into fruit rather than foliage. Water at the base of the plant without wetting the leaves, as tomatoes are susceptible to late 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 like soil rich in organic matter and potassium, so they respond well to compost and organic fertilizers for fruiting vegetables. The large fruits are heavy, so it is worth supporting the trusses. Pinch out the growing tip at a height of approx. 1.8–2 m so the last fruits have time to ripen before autumn.
Its sweet, non-acidic flesh makes Pamplemousse du Grand-Père best enjoyed raw – cut into thick slices with olive oil and salt, in salads or on sandwiches. The colorful slices look lovely on a platter with tomatoes of different colors. The meaty fruits are also suitable for making sauces and purées with a mild, sweet flavor.
Consistent watering is important for large, ribbed fruits. If you give the plants a lot of water all at once after a dry spell, the skin can split easily. It is better to water thoroughly and regularly, and mulch the soil around the plants.
The seeds come from Semailles – an artisanal Belgian organic seed producer from the province of Namur in Wallonia. Semailles offers only non-hybrid varieties (no F1), including many traditional and heirloom 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 BE-BIO-01).
| Latin name | Solanum lycopersicum |
|---|---|
| Variety | Pamplemousse du Grand-Père (French variety) |
| Fruit color | orange with a pink blush; orange-pink flesh |
| Growth habit | indeterminate, tall – trained on a stake or string |
| Height | 100–200 cm |
| Position | sunny, warm and sheltered from the wind; ideally in a greenhouse or polytunnel |
| Seasonality | annual plant, sensitive to frost |
| Sowing time | March – early April (under cover) |
| Transplanting time | from early May under cover, outdoors after May 15–20 |
| Harvest time | July – September |
| Spacing | approx. 50 cm apart in rows, 100 cm between rows |
| Packet contents | 25 seeds |
| Organic cultivation | seeds certified organic (inspection BE-BIO-01) |
| Producer | Semailles (Belgium) |
| EAN code | 5415166012272 |
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