{"product_id":"25-graines-de-tomate-rose-de-berne-legume-ancien-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"25 Pink Bern Tomato Seeds (Solanum lycopersicum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRose de Berne Tomato, Berner Rose: originally from Switzerland, it is one of the most sought-after tomatoes among enthusiasts—and one of the most fragile. Its very thin skin, which makes it impossible to transport and therefore absent from market stalls, is precisely what gives it its renowned flavor. This is a tomato you have to grow yourself to truly appreciate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery thin skin:\u003c\/strong\u003e almost imperceptible in the mouth, but fragile—it withstands neither transport nor rough handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet, fruity flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e low in acidity, highly aromatic, and regularly ranked among the best.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood size:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 400 g per fruit, pink then pastel red when fully ripe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStaggered ripening:\u003c\/strong\u003e it produces steadily throughout the summer rather than all at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun and warmth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, rich, loose, and well-drained, enriched with well-rotted compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from \u003cstrong\u003eMarch\u003c\/strong\u003e under cover, at a minimum of \u003cstrong\u003e20 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e—below this temperature, the seeds will not germinate. Cover with 5 mm of soil. Transplant into pots when the seedlings have two true leaves. See \u003ca href=\"\/pl-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant after the last frosts, spacing plants 70 to 80 cm apart. \u003cstrong\u003eBury the stem up to the first leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e: tomatoes produce roots along the entire buried section, resulting in a more vigorous plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong\u003eindeterminate\u003c\/strong\u003e variety: install a sturdy stake as soon as you plant it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlways water at the base, never over the foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e, preferably in the morning: water on the leaves provides an entry point for blight. Apply a thick mulch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater very regularly and evenly: because of its thin skin, this variety is \u003cstrong\u003eparticularly prone to splitting\u003c\/strong\u003e after rain or watering following a dry period. Here, a thick mulch is more than just a convenience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove suckers and limit the plant to 5 or 6 trusses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a three- to four-year crop rotation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest carefully, supporting the fruit: its skin marks at the slightest impact. Eat it quickly, as it keeps for only a few days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever refrigerate it, as this destroys its aromas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companion plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pl-intl\/products\/500-graines-de-basilic-plante-aromatique-legumes-jardin-semences-paysannes\"\u003eBasil\u003c\/a\u003e is its classic companion. \u003ca href=\"\/pl-intl\/products\/150-graines-d-oeillets-dinde-fleurs-amis-jardins-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eMarigolds\u003c\/a\u003e help limit nematodes, while \u003ca href=\"\/pl-intl\/products\/15-graines-de-capucine-naine-fleurs-jardins-amie-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003enasturtiums\u003c\/a\u003e divert aphids. Avoid planting it near potatoes. See \u003ca href=\"\/pl-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associer-tomates-basilic\"\u003ecompanion planting tomatoes and basil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts flowers are pollinated by vibration: only bumblebees fully exploit them. Welcoming bumblebees directly improves your harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn heirloom, open-pollinated variety excluded from commercial trade because of its fragility: growing it helps keep it alive. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pl-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/graines-tomates-anciennes\"\u003eheirloom tomatoes to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw, sliced, with a drizzle of olive oil and nothing else—that is how it shows itself at its best. Cooking would spoil its delicacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaving your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTake the pulp from a beautiful, fully ripe fruit and leave it to ferment for two to three days in a little water—this step breaks down the gelatinous coating that inhibits germination—then rinse: the healthy seeds sink to the bottom. Dry them flat. See \u003ca href=\"\/pl-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, sorted and carefully packaged, without any chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToo fragile for market stalls: a tomato you have to grow to truly appreciate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866996781389,"sku":"3760335360244","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/230-tomate-rose-de-berne-fond-blanc.png?v=1720625702","url":"https:\/\/semisauvage.com\/pl-intl\/products\/25-graines-de-tomate-rose-de-berne-legume-ancien-potager-semences-paysannes","provider":"SemiSauvage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}