Tomato organic heirloom

    Physalis peruviana is the plant and its fruit, also known as Cape gooseberry (South Africa), Inca berry, Aztec berry, golden berry, giant ground cherry, Peruvian groundcherry and sometimes simply Physalis. It is indigenous to South America, but has been cultivated in England since the late 18th century and in South Africa in the region of the Cape of Good Hope since at least the start of the 19th century. Physalis peruviana is closely related to the tomatillo, also a member of the genus Physalis. As a member of the plant family Solanaceae, it is more distantly related to a large number of edible plants, including tomato, eggplant, potato and other members of the nightshades. Despite its name, it is not closely related to any of the cherry, Ribes gooseberry, Indian gooseberry, or Chinese gooseberry. The fruit is a smooth berry, resembling a miniature, spherical, yellow tomato. Removed from its bladder-like calyx, it is about the size of a marble, about 12 cm in diameter. Like a tomato, it contains numerous small seeds. It is bright yellow to orange in colour, and it is sweet when ripe, with a characteristic, mildly tart flavour, making it ideal for snacks, pies, or jams. It is relished in salads and fruit salads, sometimes combined with avocado. Also, because of the fruit's decorative appearance, it is popular in restaurants as an exotic garnish for desserts. A prominent feature is the inflated, papery calyx enclosing each berry. The calyx is accrescent until the fruit is fully grown; at first it is of normal size, but after the petals fall it continues to grow until it forms a protective cover around the growing fruit. If the fruit is left inside the intact calyx husks, its shelf life at room temperature is about 3045 days. According to analyses by the USDA, a 100 g serving of Cape gooseberries is low in calories and contains modest levels of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B1 and vitamin B3, while other nutrients are at low levels. Basic research on the cape gooseberry has provided preliminary evidence that its constituents, possibly polyphenols and/or carotenoids, may have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. The crude extract of the fruit-bearing plant has in vitro evidence for activity against markers of inflammation and lung cancer. It has also shown possible properties in vitro against diabetes and hypertension mechanisms. Some withanolides isolated from the plant may have anticancer activity. In folk medicine, Physalis peruviana is thought to be a medicinal herb to treat diseases, none of which has been confirmed in human clinical trials as treatable by Cape gooseberry or its extracts. In South Africa, cutworms are the most important of the many insect pests that attack the Cape gooseberry in seedbeds; red spiders after plants have been established in the field; and the potato tuber moth if the Cape gooseberry is in the vicinity of potato fields. Birds eat the fruits if not repelled. In South Africa, the most troublesome diseases are powdery mildew and soft brown scale. The plants are prone to root rots and viruses if on poorly drained soil or if carried over to a second year. Seeds per pack - 50 Seeds Country of Origin - Proudly produced in South Africa by Sandveld Organics Certified Organic by - KIWA BCS KO-GARANTIE GmbH About the producer - Seeds for Africa and Sandveld Organics have entered into an exclusive strategic partnership to offer a large range of South African grown certified organic seeds. Sandveld Organics are an organic farm in Lamberts Bay on the Cape West Coast. Founded in 1998 Sandveld Organics has achieved and maintained organic certification with KIWA BCS KO-GARANTIE GmbH since 1998. Sandveld Organics are the ONLY South African company growing certified organic seed. Please familiarise yourself with the shipping info below Shipping Rates are as listed below Approximate processing and transit times are listed below PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT SHIP OUTSIDE OF SOUTH AFRICA  

  This Greek Heirloom is the popular "Greek Salad" tomato. Producing large plump red fruits that can weigh up to 8 ounces and reach up to 4 inches in diameter. The firm texture and unequalled flavour also make this a popular preserving tomato. Very prolific it isn't prone to "cracking" when grown.   Please familiarise yourself with the shipping info below Shipping Rates are as listed below Approximate processing and transit times are listed below PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT SHIP OUTSIDE OF SOUTH AFRICA  

  Short bushy plant that yields abundant crop of 3-4 inch long, yellow-green, sausage shaped fruits with darker green vertical striping and a pointed tip. Good tasting 'novelty' tomato that brightens up a tomato display or salad. Also good for a wonderful tasting sauce. The sweet and tangy flavours beg for adding this to a salad of many other colored tomatoes.   Please familiarise yourself with the shipping info below Shipping Rates are as listed below Approximate processing and transit times are listed below

  Short bushy plant that yields abundant crop of 3-4 inch long, yellow-green, sausage shaped fruits with darker green vertical striping and a pointed tip. Good tasting 'novelty' tomato that brightens up a tomato display or salad. Also good for a wonderful tasting sauce. The sweet and tangy flavours beg for adding this to a salad of many other colored tomatoes.   Please familiarise yourself with the shipping info below Shipping Rates are as listed below Approximate processing and transit times are listed below PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT SHIP OUTSIDE OF SOUTH AFRICA  

  Pineapple Tomato - Heirloom variety Named for its shape, not flavor, the Pineapple tomato is a bi-color beefsteak tomato. Its outer ribbing is reminiscent of a pineapple’s ribbed exterior. The tomato’s size, too, places it in the category of large tomatoes. Strong stems hold lots of huge, 450gm. tomatoes that are beautiful red/yellow striped inside and out. Rich taste, few seeds. View our other items by clicking on the shield:  

  This deal comprises of 26 packs of vegetable & herb seeds as listed individually packed and labled. Growing guidance will be sent to you via email.       Please familiarise yourself with the shipping info below Shipping Rates are as listed below Approximate processing and transit times are listed below PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT SHIP OUTSIDE OF SOUTH AFRICA  

  TOMATO CHEROKEE PURPLE – Lycopersicon   Heirloom from Tennessee cultivated by Native American Cherokee tribe. Very productive plants producing loads of dusky rose to purple colored, 350.-450gm., beefsteak tomatoes with deep red colors to the interior flesh and dark shoulders. A very popular market variety because of it's rich, complex and sweet flavors. One of the best tasting heirloom tomatoes.   View our other items by clicking on the shield:      

  TOMATO BIG RAINBOW HEIRLOOM This spectacular heirloom tomato produces big, sprawling, indeterminate, regular-leaf tomato plants that yield moderate to large crops of ½-1kg rib-shouldered bi-colored beefsteak tomatoes with gold flesh with beautiful red streaks running throughout. As fruits ripen they have a rainbow appearance: greens on the shoulder, yellow, orange, gold in the middle, and red on the blossom end. Fruit often has dynamic red splotches inside and on bottom. Very juicy and fruity sweet. Good disease resistance. A late producer. Great for slicing thick into sandwiches or salads. View our other items by clicking on the shield:  

    A fun mix of 6 easy to grow indeterminate heirloom tomato varieties. A stunning mix of large white, green, red, black and yellow tomato varieties. Please keep in mind that as these are different varieties, seeds may germinate at different times. Seeds are mixed and not individually packed and labelled. Seeds per pack - 10 Seeds Country of Origin - USA Certified Organic by - USDA   Please familiarise yourself with the shipping info below Shipping Rates are as listed below Approximate processing and transit times are listed below PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT SHIP OUTSIDE OF SOUTH AFRICA  

  Oxheart Heirloom Tomatoes   Oxheart tomatoes are large old fashioned heirloom tomatoes that are yellow, pink or light red in color. The plant itself is more of a fern like plant then most types of tomato plants. They are large plants that get to be about 1.8m tall and they need to be supported as they grow. The soil should be rich and full of organic matter with plenty of fertilizer. they should also be planted in a spot that has good drainage. They require adequate water to form good tomatoes so they should be watered twice a week. The Oxheart takes about 80 days to harvest. Once the Oxheart plant starts to produce tomatoes it will keep producing them until the first frost. When the temperatures start to get cold then they will not make any new blossoms but they will finish growing the tomatoes from the blossoms they have. View our other items by clicking on the shield:

CHERRY TOMATO YELLOW PEAR (LYCOPERSICON LYCOPERSICUM) THESE ARE ORGANICALLY GROWN SEEDS THESE SMALL PEAR SHAPED TOMATOES GROW UP TO 5CM LONG AND ARE CLEAR YELLOW IN COLOUR. DELIGHTFULLY SWEET, CONSIDERED BY MANY AS 'GARDEN CANDY'. TALL PLANTS BEAR LARGE AND CONTINUOUS HARVESTS. PLANT SPRING/SUMMER IN SEED TRAYS UNTIL READY FOR TRANSPLANTING.. THEY LIKE FULL SUN.   VIEW OUR OTHER ITEMS:  

  Black Krim Tomato     A n heirloom tomato from Russia with very unique looking, large fruit Dark red-purple, with a rich sweet flavor. One of the best. It always places high in tomato taste trials. It's very juicy and has a wonderful flavor   View our other items:

GREAT WHITE HEIRLOOM TOMATO Large, 450gm giant, creamy white fruit, this tomato is superbly wonderful. The flesh is so good and deliciously fruity, it reminds one of a mixture of fresh-cut pineapple, melon and guava. One of the favorite fresh-eating tomatoes! Fruit are smoother than most large beefsteak types, and yields can be very high. View our other items by clicking on the shield:    

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