Solanacées • Solanum lycopersicum

White beefsteak tomato Halfmoon China - Organic

"Under the summer sky, a pale and soft light rises between the leaves, like moonlight plucked by hand."

$4.49

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Originating from Sichuan, China , the Halfmoon China is an heirloom beefsteak tomato variety, selected for its delicate colors and rich flesh. Its generous, flattened, slightly ribbed fruits turn a very pale yellow, almost ivory, with pinkish highlights when fully ripe, evoking the light of a calm evening.

In a thriving and well-tended vegetable garden , this vigorous, indeterminate plant requires space, support, and attention . Production occurs in irregular but generous waves until the first frosts. It fits naturally into an approach to sustainable gardening , where each harvest becomes a moment of wonder.

  • Growing climate: Warm season
  • Sowing difficulty level: Medium
  • Care required: Regular
  • Growth: Summer growth

Annotation: Classic tomato cultivation in cold or temperate climates, requiring warmth for sowing and protection from frost in the garden.

The Halfmoon China tomato offers a sweet, juicy, and slightly sugary flesh, dotted with delicate pink marbling. It lends itself to simple and elegant enjoyment: cut into thick slices, accompanied by a drizzle of olive oil, fresh herbs, or a sprinkle of fleur de sel. Its supple texture and refined flavor also make it an excellent ingredient for raw sauces, delicate salads, or simple summer dishes meant for sharing.

White beefsteak tomato Halfmoon China - Organic

$4.49

$4.49

écoumene seeding advice

Seeding type

Indoor seeding

Germination time

7-10 days

Germination temperature

26° to 30° Celsius

Sowing depth

Sowing at a depth of 5 mm

Transplantation

Easy transplantation

Technical

Seeding in clusters

Growing conditions

Number of days to maturity

Harvest at ± 80 days

Hardiness zone

Zone-3b

Distance between plants

45 cm

Optimal brightness

Sun plant

Soil texture

Loose (silty) soil

Soil moisture

Cool, well-drained soil

Soil fertility

Plant very demanding in bacteria-dominant compost

optimal soil pH

Low acidic pH

Average plant height

200 cm

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