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Its flattened, heavily ribbed fruit, with its deep pinkish-red hues, evokes the large tomatoes seen in gardens of yesteryear. Produced in clusters of four, this beefsteak tomato forms robust, indeterminate plants that require careful staking and support until maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"928\"\u003eIt complements the gardener's age-old gestures—sowing, staking, observing, harvesting—and invites a relationship with life, following the rhythm of the days, from the small, fragile seedling to the heavy, sun-ripened fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a \u003cstrong data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"957\"\u003esupportive vegetable garden\u003c\/strong\u003e , it requires welcoming soil, sunshine, and regular attention, but it generously rewards with spectacular harvests, with fruits weighing from 200g to over a kilo. 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At full maturity, their flesh becomes very tender, almost melting, making it a remarkable tomato for juices and sauces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1965\"\u003eThe plant, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003eindeterminate growth\u003c\/strong\u003e , can reach \u003cstrong data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1727\"\u003e1.4 to 2 meters in height\u003c\/strong\u003e . Its vigor and the exceptional weight of its fruit require \u003cstrong data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1805\"\u003esturdy support\u003c\/strong\u003e , otherwise the stems may break. It exhibits good resistance to powdery mildew, which contributes to its consistent performance in cultivation despite its unusual characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"2227\"\u003e In the ecumene, “Mémé de Beauce” is perceived as a tomato of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2062\"\u003eresilience and transmission\u003c\/strong\u003e . 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It is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003ereliable plant\u003c\/strong\u003e , consistently accompanying daily tasks: tying, observing, picking, sharing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jardins de l'écoumène","offers":[{"title":"35 seeds","offer_id":42548543619177,"sku":"874890003423","price":4.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/0189\/9625\/files\/68c456587c5d8.jpg?v=1757698626"},{"product_id":"tomate-beefsteak-orange-jazz-bio","title":"Orange Jazz beefsteak tomato - Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jardins de l'écoumène","offers":[{"title":"25 seeds","offer_id":42548543651945,"sku":"874890009357","price":4.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/0189\/9625\/files\/68c45658b94ef.jpg?v=1757697648"},{"product_id":"tomate-gregori-altai-bio","title":"Gregori Altai beefsteak tomato - Organic","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"650\"\u003e Originating from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"354\"\u003eAltai Mountains\u003c\/strong\u003e on the border of \u003cstrong data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"387\"\u003eRussia\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"406\"\u003eChina\u003c\/strong\u003e , the \u003cem data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"426\"\u003eGregori Altai\u003c\/em\u003e is an heirloom tomato with robust roots, bred for \u003cstrong data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"512\"\u003eextreme climates\u003c\/strong\u003e . 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