{"product_id":"tomato-crispiano-giallorosso-copy-1","title":"Tomato, 'Mala Cara'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Lycopersicon esculentum) \u003c\/em\u003e'Mala Cara' comes from Catalonia, one of the centers of biodiversity for storage tomatoes. A \"de colgar\" or hanging tomato, its name translates to \"bad face,\" likely on account of its peach skin that turns red as it matures, as though blushing. It has proven to be one of the most durable of the storage tomatoes we have grown to date, with the firm fruits lasting months after harvest. The matte skin is somewhat reminiscent of \"peach\" tomatoes and is strikingly beautiful in its unusual appearance, especially contrasting against its darker red interior. Like most storing tomatoes, the flavor hits peak well after harvest and shouldn't be compared to summer season varieties, as they are unique in their winter role both texturally and flavor-wise.\u003cbr\u003eIndeterminate. 75-80 days. UO\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacket: 20 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eGrowing Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOWING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow 5-8 weeks before your last frost date. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransplant out after danger of\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003efrost (45+F nighttime temps).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: \u003c\/em\u003eDon't start too early or plants will be leggy and root-bound! Tomatoes do well in clay to loam soils. \u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING DEPTH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1\/8-1\/4\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPACING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18-30\" spacing in rows 5' apart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEMERGENCE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5-10 days @ soil temp 70-85F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIGHT:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFERTILITY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium-Heavy. Prefers well-drained, well-balanced fertile soil with a pH between 6.0-7.0. Note that excess Nitrogen will encourage foliage, not fruit! Low calcium and irregular watering will result in blossom end rot. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eADDITIONAL NOTES:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRow cover may be used for extra warmth and possible earlier fruit set. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIrregular watering can result in blossom end rot. Even watering and supplemental calcium can help prevent this. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant deeply to encourage healthy root structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndeterminate varieties may benefit from pruning suckers to encourage air flow, plant health, and energy towards plant top and fruit. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeterminate varieties do not need pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORAGE TOMATOES: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHarvest the first ones to ripen and eat them! Yum! Later in \u003cem\u003eyour\u003c\/em\u003e season, harvest whole vines to store when tomatoes are approximately 75% ripe. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrellis Indeterminate varieties! We really like the Florida weave.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uprising Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Pkt","offer_id":49966937112809,"sku":"TOM-MC-pkt","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/6203\/2046\/files\/MalaCara.jpg?v=1765418852","url":"https:\/\/www.uprisingorganics.sbs\/products\/tomato-crispiano-giallorosso-copy-1","provider":"Uprising Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}