{"product_id":"first-mate-beefsteak-tomato-15-seeds","title":"First Mate - beefsteak tomato - 15 pcs seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#B22222;\"\u003eFirst Mate (Beefsteak type)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008000;\"\u003e is an impressive large-fruited tomato variety that combines an attractive appearance, excellent yield and an exceptionally sweet, fruity flavour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe fruits are tricoloured – red-orange with green stripes on the outside, while the interior is marbled in pink, red, green, yellow and orange. The variety was developed by breeder Millard Murdock and is highly valued among enthusiasts of rare, flavourful tomatoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#B22222;\"\u003eFirst Mate \u003c\/span\u003eis an indeterminate large-fruited tomato variety \u003cspan style=\"color:#B22222;\"\u003e(Beefsteak)\u003c\/span\u003e, distinguished by its unique colouring and rich fruity flavour.\u003c\/strong\u003e It was developed by crossing the popular \u003cem\u003eLucky Cross\u003c\/em\u003e variety with an unknown parent variety, then stabilized by American breeder Millard Murdock.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe plants produce medium to large fruits weighing between \u003cspan style=\"color:#008000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e180 and 350 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e which impress not only with their appearance but also with their fleshy texture. The flesh is firm, juicy and full-flavoured, combining sweet fruity notes with a classic tomato aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe variety is indeterminate and continues fruiting throughout the season. The plants reach a height of about\u003cspan style=\"color:#008000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e1.8 – 2.4 m\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand require side-shoot removal and support for optimum growth. \u003cspan style=\"color:#B22222;\"\u003eFirst Mate\u003c\/span\u003e is known for its good productivity and steady fruiting from mid-season until the first autumn cold spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e✔️ Species: \u003cem\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e✔️ Type: Large-fruited tomato (Beefsteak)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e✔️ Quantity: 15 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e✔️ Growth habit: Indeterminate (tall-growing)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e✔️ Plant height: about 1.8 – 2.4 m\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e✔️ Fruit weight: 180 – 350 g\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e✔️ Shape: slightly flattened large fruits\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e✔️ Fruit colour: red-orange with green stripes\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e✔️ Interior: marbled in pink, green, yellow and orange\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e✔️ Flavour: sweet, fruity and aromatic\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e✔️ Ripening period: mid-season\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e✔️ Suitable for greenhouse and open-field cultivation\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e✔️ Excellent productivity throughout the season\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e✔️ Exceptionally attractive tricoloured fruits\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e✔️ Large, fleshy tomatoes with few seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e✔️ Rich, sweet flavour with fruity notes\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e✔️ High yield and extended fruiting period\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e✔️ Suitable for fresh consumption and salads\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e✔️ Rare collector's variety\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e✔️ An excellent choice for gourmet tomato enthusiasts\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eFirst Mate fruits are ideal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e• Fresh consumption\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e• Salads\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e• Sandwiches and burgers\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e• Cold platters\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e• Homemade sauces\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e• Gourmet cuisine\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e• Sales at farmers' markets thanks to its striking appearance\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🌱\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Sowing method\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e February – April indoors at a temperature of 20–25°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePricking out:\u003c\/strong\u003e transplant plants into individual pots after the first true leaves have formed.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransplanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e after the risk of frost has passed and the weather has warmed reliably.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e a tall-growing variety that requires stakes, strings or another support structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–80 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e regularly remove side shoots and provide sufficient water during fruiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e💡 \u003cstrong\u003eTip from Urban Botaniks:\u003c\/strong\u003e To obtain the largest, highest-quality fruit, grow First Mate \u003cstrong\u003e(Oxheart type) \u003c\/strong\u003ewith one or two main stems and provide regular feeding with a potassium-rich fertiliser during fruiting. 🍅🌿\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Brand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55115795366230,"sku":"295405","price":17.0,"currency_code":"RON","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1055\/7190\/9974\/files\/farst-meyt-first-mate-domat-biyfstek-15-br-semena-4.webp?v=1787849819","url":"https:\/\/urbanbotaniks.ro\/en\/products\/first-mate-beefsteak-tomato-15-seeds","provider":"UrbanBotaniks Grow Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}