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Italian Tomato Ukrainian Purple - Organic

"In the wake of the seasons and ancestral practices, certain fruits carry within them the memory of a people and the quiet strength of transmission."

$4.49

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Descended from the rich heritage of "plum" type tomatoes, the Italian Ukrainian Purple tomato embodies both the bounty of Eastern European vegetable gardens and an astonishing capacity for adaptation. Its elongated fruits, with purplish skin tending towards dark red, form long clusters that ripen steadily throughout the summer.

In the garden, this indeterminate variety grows vigorously, requiring good support and regular attention. It integrates naturally into a harmonious garden, at the heart of a diverse, edible area. Its graceful shape and uniform growth make it a reliable companion for bountiful summers.

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

Annotation: A midsummer tomato variety, requiring heat, regular watering and staking.

The Ukrainian Purple tomato is a great ally in home kitchens: its dense, not-too-juicy flesh offers a sweet and complex flavor, perfect for simmered sauces, salads, and preserves. It evokes images of jars lined up in cellars, convivial gatherings around the table, and the pleasure of transforming the harvest into comforting dishes.

This purple-violet fruit embodies a traditional, simple, and generous cuisine, where each ingredient is used with care. Its rustic appearance and excellent cooking qualities make it a sought-after tomato for thick sauces or richly flavored coulis.

Named after its country of origin, Ukrainian Purple is much more than a tomato: it embodies the resilience of a people whose vegetable gardening tradition is as ancient as it is respected. It reminds us that cultivating the land is also about honoring the memory, perseverance, and know-how passed down in gardens, even in times of hardship. Giving this variety a place in your vegetable garden is an act of solidarity, hope, and peace.

Italian Tomato Ukrainian Purple - 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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