Solanacées • Solanum lycopersicum

Standard Tomato Rose Aimée - Organic

"In the folds of a secluded garden, a touch of soft pink appears like a whisper of life, bearing the simple elegance of that which deserves to be passed on."

$4.49

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An exceptional Quebec variety, Rose Aimée is a standard, indeterminate tomato, developed for greenhouse and hydroponic cultivation, but it also thrives in a well-maintained vegetable garden. Its soft, almost powdery pink fruits are distinguished by their uniformity, thin skin, and attractive appearance. Approximately 6.5 cm in diameter and weighing up to 200 g, they produce a harvest that is both aesthetically pleasing and bountiful, on a vigorous and resilient plant.

This rare variety, with its regular foliage and continuous flowering, is highly resistant to cracking and retains its qualities long after harvest. It naturally finds its place in a nurturing, nurturing space, at the heart of a garden where the memory of past practices and seeds still resonates. Born of anonymous yet inspired work, the Rose Aimée is an elegant and enduring presence in a vibrant garden.

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

Note: In Quebec, tomatoes require warmth, plenty of sunshine, and careful monitoring of watering.

The Rose Aimée tomato offers juicy, sweet, and balanced flesh, perfect for summer salads, fresh dishes, or thick slices. Its subtle, fruity flavor enhances simple recipes where the quality of the tomato is paramount. Thanks to its thin skin, it's also ideal for slow cooking, delicate sauces, or homemade preserves.

This variety is also a guardian of memory: passed down from hand to hand, from gardener to gardener, it embodies a form of living heritage. Discovered at the Brandon Regional Solidarity Market, it testifies to the work of anonymous seed producers and the importance of preserving rare local varieties, even today. It reminds us that a tomato is much more than a fruit: it's a story in the making.

Standard Tomato Rose Aimée - 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 ± 65 days

Hardiness zone

Zone-4a

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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